Mental Health Administrator 6 - Moritz/CSN Administrator

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 Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH)

Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH) operates as a critical component of Ohio’s 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 Ohio’s 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.

Responsibilities

• 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

Requirements

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

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

Or 6 months experience as Mental Health Administrator 5, 65225. Or equivalent of Minimum Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Qualifications

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

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.

Pay

$48.93 - $69.94 per hour (#16 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule).

Schedule

Full-time, Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule).

Benefits

• Full State of Ohio benefits
• Eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Location

Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare campus at 2200 W. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43223.

Agency Overview

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.

• 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.