Mental Health Administrator 4 - 20089400

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (formerly the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services) is committed to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans.

About the Role

Under general direction, the Mental Health Administrator 4 provides senior-level leadership and oversight for State and Federal statewide grant programs and allocations within the Criminal Justice Bureau. This position administers, monitors, and evaluates complex funding portfolios, ensuring all funded programs comply with applicable federal and state laws, regulations, funding requirements, policies, and reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Administers, monitors, and oversees large-scale statewide grant programs and allocations, ensuring compliance with all regulatory and funding requirements.
• Prepares, reviews, and submits required reports, including financial documentation, programmatic performance reports, and progress updates.
• Provides advanced technical assistance and guidance to program recipients, strengthening alignment with grant expectations and improving program effectiveness.
• Conducts comprehensive monitoring to ensure adherence to funding guidelines, quality standards, and performance benchmarks.
• Supports local communities in identifying and implementing process improvement opportunities at the intersection of criminal justice and behavioral health systems.
• Identifies local priorities and leverages in-kind state resources to advance process improvement strategies.
• Assists communities in monitoring outcomes and delivering actionable feedback to strengthen service delivery.
• Provides leadership in developing program strategies, policy recommendations, and system improvement initiatives related to criminal justice and behavioral health integration.

Requirements

• Completion of undergraduate core program in one of the following fields: mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family community services), special education, psychology, or rehabilitation.
• 24 months of experience in development and implementation of treatment/habilitation plans for persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled, and working as part of an interdisciplinary team to assess consumers'/residents' needs and abilities.
• 12 months of training or experience in state and federal regulations, standards, and court orders governing care, custody, treatment, programming, and environment of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers, or regulating drug treatment center operations, federally funded drug abuse services, or governing delivery of psychiatric services in adult correctional institutions, or affecting community mental health programs.
• 6 months of experience as a Mental Health Administrator 3, 65223.
• Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Skills

• Mental Health Technical Skills: Mental Health, Budgeting
• Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Ethics and Values, Decision Making, Written Communication

Pay

$40.40 per hour (Pay Range 14 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule). Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule, with an opportunity for a pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

Location

James A. Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 E. Broad St., Columbus, Ohio, 43215.

About the Department

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) strives to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. With over 2,800 dedicated employees across six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office in Columbus, DBH is a leader in advancing a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio.

• 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.

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. The department fosters an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive.