Mental Health Administrator 6 Assistant Superintendent (PN )

Under the direction of the Superintendent the Assistant Superintendent serves as a senior leader at the Developmental Center providing strategic vision clinical oversight and executive-level direction to ensure the delivery of person-centered trauma-informed and developmentally appropriate supports across all programs.

What Youll Do:

Leadership & Strategic Planning

• Lead strategic planning and continuous improvement efforts for adult services aligning operations with current regulatory requirements (ICF/IID CMS DODD) and evidence-based practices.

• Maintain a regular and visible presence on residential units to assess program implementation model trauma-informed practices and reinforce a culture of dignity safety and positive behavior support.

• Lead efforts in onboarding retaining mentoring and ongoing development for programmatic staff emphasizing performance excellence accountability person-centered thinking and compliance with best practices and regulatory mandates.

• Oversee Human Resources and scheduling support functions.

• Act as a key communication conduit between programmatic staff and executive leadership to ensure clarity of expectations transparency of decisions and follow-through on initiatives and directives.

• Serve in place of the Superintendent as needed to ensure continuity of leadership and operational stability.

Program Oversight & Fiscal Management

• Provide executive oversight of programs including Programming HR Psychology Social Work and Recreation Therapy.

• Monitor service integration into daily routines to ensure all services contribute to positive outcomes and regulatory compliance.

• Facilitate cross-departmental collaboration to ensure interdisciplinary coordination of clinical behavioral medical and habilitative services that meet the holistic needs of individuals served.

• Assist with budget preparation and monitor fiscal operations to ensure duties are completed accurately and timely.

Quality Assurance & Risk Mitigation

• Direct and support quality assurance and risk mitigation activities including the review and high-level analysis of Major Unusual Incidents (MUIs) and Unusual Incidents (UIs) to identify systemic trends and inform service improvements.

• Participate in investigations and audits to ensure timely resolution and regulatory compliance.

• Oversee the development implementation and review of Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and Habilitation Plans in coordination with the Program Director Assistant Program Director Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professionals (QIDPs) and interdisciplinary teams ensuring person-centered goals trauma-informed supports and individualized skill-building interventions are consistently embedded and actively promoted throughout all operations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of:

• State and federal regulations governing ICF/IID facilities (e; g. DODD CMS Medicaid)
• HR functions
• Scheduling for large organization
• Person-centered and trauma-informed treatment models
• Developmental disabilities behavioral supports and interdisciplinary care

• Budget development policy implementation and performance management

Skill in:

• Strategic leadership and program planning
• Staff supervision training and development
• Conflict resolution communication and team collaboration
• Quality improvement and data-driven decision making

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply regulatory guidelines and clinical best practices
• Promote safety dignity and respect in all service environments
• Drive accountability performance excellence and cultural alignment
• Foster effective communication between departments and leadership

Whats in it for you:

At the State of Ohio we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits visit ourTotal Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

• Quality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the availableOhio Med plans.

Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental vision and basic life insurance premiums are free after completedeligibility period. Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off including vacation personal and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employees salary. Visit theOPERS websitefor more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit theOhio Deferred Compensation websitefor more information.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a Model Employer of Individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services activities programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability please contact the ADA Coordinator at or by email at