Mental Health Administrator 4 (Problem Gambling) 20042643

About the Role

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a Problem Gambling Administrator to lead statewide efforts that strengthen prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm-reduction services for individuals and families impacted by problem gambling. This role provides strategic direction, oversees statewide initiatives and funding, and ensures services across Ohio are coordinated, high-quality, and responsive to community needs. This role directly influences statewide access to high-quality problem gambling support services.

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, develop, implement, coordinate, monitor, and evaluate the statewide continuum of problem gambling prevention, treatment, recovery, and harm-reduction services.
• Oversee grants, contracts, and projects from inception through completion, including fiscal oversight, performance monitoring, reporting, and compliance with all applicable requirements.
• Develop and implement statewide policies, procedures, standards, performance measures, and strategic initiatives that strengthen access to quality services.
• Ensure program activities align with state and federal laws, administrative rules, department priorities, and evidence-informed practices.
• Prepare Request for Applications and Request For Proposals and monitor deliverables.
• Provide training, consultation, and technical assistance.
• Collaborate with state agencies, including the Ohio Casino Control Commission and the Ohio Lottery.
• Define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw conclusions to support program decisions.
• Assess needs of defined populations and evaluate services delivered.
• Gather, classify, and analyze information related to data, people, or activities.
• Write and edit program policies, guidelines, and reports.

Position Qualifications

For all "programmatic" positions, 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 or 24 mos. exp. in 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. exp. in 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 same.

In addition to one of preceding categories (i.e., programmatic positions or administrative staff), 6 mos. trg. in supervisory principles/techniques or 6 mos. exp. scheduling, monitoring & evaluating personnel; 6 mos. trg. in budgeting or 6 mos. exp. determining budget needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm; 6 mos. trg. in employee training & development or 6 mos. exp. writing training materials or conducting training; 3 mos. trg. in 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.

Skills

• Primary Job Skill: Behavioral Health
• Technical Skills: Policy Direction, Behavioral Health, Planning and Development, Public Relations
• Professional Skills: Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Leading Others, Presenting, Strategic Thinking

Work Environment & Schedule

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 14 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm; hours may vary. Travel may be required; may be exposed to communicable diseases & consumers/residents who may display erratic or violent behavior. The selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter, unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code. Work Location: James A Rhodes Office Tower 8, Franklin County, Columbus, Ohio.

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 institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

About the Department

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 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH. 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.

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

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.

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