Chief Executive Officer (Institution Superintendent) Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare PN

Chief Executive Officer Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Institution Superintendent

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.

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.

Position Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in human services or health services related management field; 4 yrs. work exp. as a supervisor of programs or services that provide behavioral healthcare services to individuals in area related to vacancy; 2 yrs. work budget management; 1 yr. work public relations.

OR

The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Primary Job Skill: Executive Leadership
Technical Skills: Management Operations Risk Management Regulatory Compliance
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking Attention to Detail Decision Making Growth Mindset Problem Solving Strategic Thinking 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.

UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
On call 24 hrs./day 7 days/week; may be exposed to clients upset parents & community persons; may require travel.

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.

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.

Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH) operates as a critical component of Ohios state-operated psychiatric hospital system within the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). As part of this coordinated statewide network of regional psychiatric hospitals COBH works in close partnership with sister facilities to ensure consistent standards of care operational alignment and system-wide responsiveness to the behavioral health needs of Ohios communities.

Through this integrated state hospital network COBH contributes to shared clinical protocols quality initiatives workforce strategies forensic coordination and emergency response planning that strengthen Ohios public behavioral health infrastructure.

COBH delivers evidence-based treatment through a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists nurses psychologists social workers and other behavioral health professionals who work collaboratively to promote recovery stability and successful reintegration into the addition to individualized treatment planning COBH emphasizes trauma-informed care person-centered recovery and strong partnerships with local mental health boards community providers and support networks.

As a safety-net provider COBH also serves court-referred individuals through forensic services ensuring access to highquality care while supporting community safety. The hospital is committed to fostering hope dignity and empowerment for every person it serves.

COBH provides recovery-based comprehensive quality cost-effective mental health services to adults with severe mental illness in a secure inpatient setting. The main facility opened in 2024 and consists of 208 acute and longer term patient beds. The maximum-security facility Timothy B. Moritz Forensic Unit has four units with 52 beds and serves all 88 Ohio counties. The length of stay varies for each patient but generally is 10-14 days on the acute care units. Prior to discharge we work collaboratively with the mental health centers to link patients with an outpatient treatment team or their own psychiatrist to maintain their progress in the community.

As one of Ohios major state-operated psychiatric hospitals COBH serves as a regional hub for inpatient psychiatric services while supporting statewide forensic capacity and inter-facility collaboration. The Chief Executive Officer partners with DBH Central Office and fellow hospital CEOs to ensure alignment in policy implementation regulatory compliance performance metrics and strategic initiatives designed to advance the statewide behavioral health continuum.

What youll do:

Do you have the vision and leadership to shape the future of mental health care in Ohio Were seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to lead Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare a missiondriven role centered on the full operational clinical and administrative leadership of a state psychiatric hospital. The CEO is responsible for ensuring safe highquality inpatient care; maintaining a strong resilient workforce; overseeing hospital operations and regulatory compliance; and fostering a culture where staff and patients can thrive. This role blends strategic oversight with handson executive management to ensure the hospital delivers exceptional recoveryoriented care for individuals living with serious mental illness.

As CEO you will:

Lead Hospital Operations Oversee the administration of a state-operated psychiatric hospital serving clients with complex mental health needs.

Shape the Future of Mental Health Care Develop implement and evaluate a unified mental health delivery system ensuring facility-wide programs align with DBH policy and community needs.

Build & Support Teams Supervise top-level leaders and ensure accountability across all departments.

Drive Quality & Compliance Maintain accreditation standards (The Joint Commission Medicaid Medicare) ensuring services meet or exceed regulatory and professional benchmarks.

Strengthen Community Partnerships Collaborate with community mental health boards Alcohol Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Boards and local agencies to deliver integrated services in both hospital and community settings.

Oversee Budget & Growth Develop and manage multimillion-dollar budgets approve facility projects (renovations expansions capital planning) and ensure fiscal responsibility.

Represent & Advocate Serve as the face of the facility building trust with staff unions community partners law enforcement families and the public.

Lead Through Challenge Provide steady leadership during crises (emergency codes outages public health events) ensuring continuity of care and staff safety.

Advance System Integration Collaborate with DBH Central Office and peer hospital CEOs to strengthen Ohios coordinated state hospital network drive system-wide quality improvement initiatives support workforce sustainability strategies and ensure consistent standards of care across facilities.

This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (9) Ohio Revised Code.

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.