Mental Health Administrator 6 MoritzCSN Administrator

Position Qualifications

For all administrative staff positions completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management sciences or 12 mos. program & policy development for operational unit or program of firm or agency & monitoring implementation; 12 mos. budgeting & spending or 12 mos. exp. determining budgetary needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm.

In addition to one of preceding categories (i.e. programmatic positions or administrative staff) 6 mos. manpower planning or 6 mos. exp. scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections; 3 mos. employee training & development or 3 mos. exp. writing training materials or conducting training.

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 5 65225. -Or equivalent of Minimum Qualifications for Employment noted above

Primary Job Skill: Executive Leadership
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health Corrections and Regulatory Compliance
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking Strategic Thinking Strong Communication Decision Making

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.

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.

Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH) is looking for a self-driven leader ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of the individuals we serve and on the teams who serve them. As a Mental Health Administrator 6 youll bring executive-level leadership to two distinct and vital parts of the COBH system: Moritz our maximum-security forensic behavioral health hospital and CSN our community services division. Few roles offer this kind of scope the chance to shape both high-security inpatient operations and community-based care under one unified leadership vision.

About Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH):

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.

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. Our Community Support Network (CSN) serves approximately 250 patients in the Franklin County community who need additional assistance integrating into the community and ensuring maintenance of their behavioral healthcare.

• Serve as a member of the executive leadership team reporting directly to the CEO
• Own the quality safety and operational efficiency of Moritz our maximum-security behavioral health hospital and of CSN our community services division
• Provide direct oversight to the Corrections and CSN leadership
• Build and sustain a culture that balances the principles of Trauma-Informed Care with the accountability of a Just Culture
• Bridge inpatient forensic operations and community-based services to ensure continuity of care and consistent standards across both settings
• Partner with clinical security and administrative leaders to maintain compliance with Joint Commission Ohio Administrative Code and other regulatory standards
• Represent Moritz and CSN in strategic planning budget and policy discussions at the executive level

This position is located within our Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare campus at 2200 W. Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223.

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units with a pay range of#16on theE1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule).

This position also offers full State of Ohio benefits and is eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).

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.

Mental Health Administrator 6 - Moritz/CSN Administrator

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 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.

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.

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.

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.