Chief of Programs (Deputy Director 6) PN

Position Qualifications

There are no minimum qualifications for this position; however preferred experience and knowledge includes:

• Experience serving in a Deputy Director Assistant Director Division Director or equivalent executive leadership role.
• Demonstrated experience directly supervising senior leaders managers or multiple programmatic teams including performance management and staff development.
• Background in behavioral health public health human services fiscal management or criminal justice systems.
• Experience working within state or local government or publicly funded systems.

• Demonstrated success in policy development legislative analysis or regulatory implementation.

• Demonstrated success in developing metrics and articulating regularly reported outcomes.

Primary Job Skill: Executive Leadership
Technical Skills: Business Budgeting Planning & Development Policy Direction Organizational Development
Professional Skills: Building Consensus Building Trust Consultation Leading Others Organizing and Planning Visionary Thinking

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education coursework or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institutions website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

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.

Please note: Effective October 1 2025 the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new namethe Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals families and communities across the state.

What youll do at DBH:

The Deputy Director / Chief of Programs serves as a senior executive leader responsible for the strategic direction oversight and performance of all external programs and services. This role advances the agencys mission by leading high-impact programming across community and family resiliency prevention treatment workforce development criminal justice and recovery. The position defines program strategy establishes standards ensures compliance with federal and state laws and evaluates program effectiveness to drive measurable outcomes and continuous improvement.

As a key member of the executive leadership team the Deputy Director provides strong organizational leadership and business acumen guiding programmatic bureaus and staff toward strategic goals while embedding accountability efficiency and results-driven practices into program management contracts and vendor oversight. This role leads complex cross-functional initiatives applies disciplined project management and supports a culture aligned with departmental values.

The Deputy Director / Chief of Programs also serves as a trusted advisor and technical resource to Boards service providers and stakeholders offering programmatic and fiscal guidance while maintaining stewardship of public funds. The role collaborates on funding recommendations reviews and analyzes legislation and communicates with stakeholders and partners to strengthen service delivery and ensure transparency. Acting on behalf of the Director when assigned the Deputy Director represents the agency before governing bodies and public officials coordinates with state federal and local partners and contributes to policy development planning and public communication efforts.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee all external programs and services to achieve agency goals
• Establish program strategy standards and compliance with federal and state requirements
• Supervise programmatic bureaus and senior staff including performance management
• Direct fiscal and budgetary oversight and collaborate on funding recommendations
• Apply business acumen to program operations contracts and outcome measurement
• Lead key agency initiatives and cross-functional projects
• Serve as a resource to Boards and providers on programmatic and fiscal matters
• Review and analyze legislation impacting agency programs
• Represent the agency and act on behalf of the Director as assigned

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units with a pay range of46on theE2 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule).

Unclassified pursuant to Ohio Revised Code 124.11(A)(9).

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.

Chief of Programs
Deputy Director 6

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services Ohios prison systems and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus OH.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered Solution Oriented Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable Reasonable Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well get well and stay well. Join our collaborative service-oriented environment where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued supported and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness second-chance hiring and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect both in the community and within our own team.

Application Procedures
To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications experience education and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your addition see resume is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

RuleBackground check on applicants outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO/ADA Administrator at or .

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.