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 5
Who we are:
At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), 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.
OhioMHAS 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.
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 our Total 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.
Position Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration or mental health technology (e.g., psychology, rehabilitation, social work); 12 mos. exp. in area to be assigned.
Or
completion of graduate core program in public administration or business administration.
Or
12 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administration 4, 65224, in Department of Mental Health.
Note\: prior training &/or experience must be directly related to area to be assigned.
Or
Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
*Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
Primary Job Skill: Mental Health
Technical Skills: Mental Health and Behavioral Health
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making, Leading Others
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. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
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.
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). 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 application. In 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 (careers.ohio.gov). 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 applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [email protected] or 614-466-8884.
***For safety sensitive positions and unclassified permanent positions ONLY.
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.
What you’ll do at OhioMHAS:
Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, administers Hospital Services (HS) statewide quality improvement and strategic planning initiatives.
- Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, administers Hospital Services (HS) statewide quality improvement and strategic planning initiatives.
- Develops, implements and monitors a common statewide approach within the regional psychiatric hospitals (RPH) for the use of data and analytical tools to measure performance and develop effective indicators.
- Oversees RPH Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QA/PI) monitoring of hospital incidents for quality, consistency and timeliness.
- Makes recommendations to improve the quality and integrity of the data and related processes.
- Works with RPH QA/PI offices to develop and publish an annual summary of performance improvement activities.
- Leads statewide review of RPH QA/PI initiatives, plans and policies; proposes improvements.
- Makes recommendations to assure compliance with accrediting/ certifying agencies.
- Leads RPH QA/PI directors in the development of statewide reports and data to help assess policy effectiveness and support leadership in evaluating policy decisions.
- Coordinates and leads process improvement projects (e.g. special risk areas) within the hospital system.
- Assists Medical Director with special projects and data requests.
- Acts for the Director in the absence of the Assistant Director and Deputy Director on matters related to Hospital Services operations.
This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 15 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8\:00am to 5\:00pm (Flexible 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 listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.
Additional Salary / Appointment Information:
Unclassified per ORC 124.11 (A)(9)