Part-Time Mental Health Administrator 4 (PN )

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Accepting applications for a Part-Time Mental Health Administrator 4

Who Are We

The Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) mission is to partner with people and communities to support Ohioans with developmental disabilities and their families in realizing their version of a good life.

Ohio is the heart of opportunity and we envision Ohio as the best place in the nation for people with developmental disabilities to thrive. Our core values reflect our focus on the experience of each person we support:

• • Inclusion
  • Partnership
  • Respect

• Hourly wage will be paid at step 1 unless otherwise specified bycollective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. RuleBackground Investigations for Employment outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use. An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.
• No additional materials will be accepted after the closing date; in addition you must clearly demonstrate how you meet minimum qualifications.
• Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.

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
• Free Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off including vacation personal sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth Adoption and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds Public Service Loan Forgiveness and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS STRS SERS and HPRS)&Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

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.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39) and as outlined in the posting.

For all programmatic positions completion of undergraduate core program in one of following fields: mental health & developmental disabilities technology social work or comparable field (e.g. child & family community services) special education psychology or rehabilitation or 24 mos. development & implementation of treatment/ habilitation plans for persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled & working as part of interdisciplinary team to assess consumers/residents needs & abilities; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. state & federal regulations standards & court orders governing care custody treatment programming & environment of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers or regulating drug treatment center operations or federally funded drug abuse services or governing delivery of psychiatric services in adult correctional institution or affecting community mental health programs (i.e. category of state & federal regulations standards & court orders must be linked directly to type of facility & services being provided). For all administration staff positions completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management sciences or 12 mos. exp. developing goals objectives policies & procedures of operational unit or program of agency or firm & monitoring implementation of addition to one of preceding categories (i.e. programmatic positions or administrative staff) 6 mos. supervisory principles/techniques or 6 mos. exp. scheduling monitoring & evaluating personnel; 6 mos. budgeting or 6 mos. exp. determining budget needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm; 6 mos. employee training & development or 6 mos. exp. writing training materials or conducting training; 3 mos. manpower planning or 3 mos. exp. scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections.

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 3 65223.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Mental Health

The Division of Residential Resources is responsible for the oversight of Ohios eight Developmental Centers and the Community Capital Assistance program to help individuals with developmental disabilities have access to affordable and accessible housing in the community.

What will you do

As the Mental Health Administrator 4 at DODD you will:

• Coordinate and manage all Developmental Center (DC) admission requests including tracking application status maintaining records and ensuring complete and accurate documentation.

• Lead and participate in interdisciplinary admissions review teams to evaluate applications and make admission recommendations.

• Collaborate with county boards prospective residents families and providers throughout the assessment admission and discharge planning processes.

• Create maintain and update case records within the electronic health system; monitor admissions documentation and related data.

• Track and analyze admissions length of stay and discharge readiness data; ensure comprehensive discharge plans are in place prior to discharge.

• Represent the department at meetings conferences and stakeholder engagements to explain DC services and the admissions process.

• Monitor statewide Developmental Center programs for compliance with federal and state Medicaid regulations licensure and ICF/DD standards.

• Provide consultation technical assistance and training to DC staff on regulatory requirements program modifications and departmental initiatives.

• Conduct assessments special studies and data analysis; prepare reports and correspondence to document findings and support program implementation.

• Complete Developmental Disabilities Profile (DDP) assessments at assigned facilities and provide guidance to staff on assessment processes.

• Maintain compliance files reference materials and web-based content related to DC services; perform other duties as assigned.

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 Ohio Med PPO plan.

Dental Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental vision and basic life insurancepremiums are freeafter one year of continuous service.

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

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 Terry Penn at or by email at