Portfolio Manager (Mental Health Administrator 4 - Grants)

Position Overview

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a skilled Portfolio Manager to help drive Ohio’s statewide efforts to address opioid use and strengthen community-based prevention, treatment, and recovery initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate multiple grant-funded initiatives that advance Ohio’s response to opioid-related challenges, focusing on areas such as workforce development, access to care, prevention strategies, and community resilience.
• Partner with local agencies, health systems, and community organizations to align program goals, address barriers, and ensure services work together seamlessly.
• Manage grants and contracts, including selecting sub-awardees, monitoring progress, and ensuring compliance with timelines and requirements.
• Identify data needs and use program findings to guide quality improvement efforts and technical assistance.
• Facilitate meetings, build relationships with stakeholders across sectors (e.g., health care, behavioral health, criminal justice, child welfare), and collaborate on system-level solutions.
• Develop and maintain project plans, documentation, and reports for state, local, and federal partners.
• Assess training needs, help design training programs, and coordinate events or learning opportunities for partner organizations.
• Support the implementation of evidence-based practices, including improving referral pathways and integrating services within community settings.
• Contribute to strategic planning and continuous improvement activities across assigned projects.

Position Qualifications

• Completion of undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work, special education, psychology, or rehabilitation or 24 months of experience 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 months of training or 12 months of experience 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).
• Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management sciences or 12 months of experience developing goals, objectives, policies & procedures of operational unit or program of agency or firm & monitoring implementation of same.
• 6 months of training or 6 months of experience in supervisory principles/techniques or 6 months of experience scheduling, monitoring & evaluating personnel;
• 6 months of training or 6 months of experience in budgeting or 6 months of experience determining budget needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm;
• 6 months of training or 6 months of experience in employee training & development or 6 months of experience writing training materials or conducting training;
• 3 months of training or 3 months of experience in manpower planning or 3 months of experience scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections.
• Or 6 months of experience as Mental Health Administrator 3, 65223.

Required Educational Transcripts

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record. Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record. 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.

Agency Contact Information

Contact: Annette.Wade@dbh.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jul 19, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower 8

Primary Job Skill

Project Management

Technical Skills

• Grants Administration
• Budgeting
• Planning and Development
• Project Management

Professional Skills

• Problem Solving
• Presenting
• Public Speaking
• Verbal Communication
• Attention to Detail

Agency Overview

Portfolio Manager (SOR)

Mental Health Administrator 4

There are 2 vacant positions for this posting.

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 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.