Chief Operating Officer - Mental Health Administrator 6

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name—the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health. This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (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. 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.

What You’ll Do At DBH

As the Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH) Chief Operating Officer you will:

• Plan, direct & coordinate all operational, maintenance & environmental services functions/programs.
• Develop organizational goals & objectives for departments supervised to ensure compliance with Joint Commission (JC), Ohio DBH and other accrediting agencies.
• Acts as liaison with Ohio DBH Capital Office regarding COBH capital projects, works with hospital staff, contractors, and central office in regards to planning, implementation & reviewing of capital projects.
• Formulates & implements fiscal plans & procedures to ensure maximum utilization of all resources, develop, implement & monitor system of internal audit controls.
• Assists with developing & monitoring hospital department budgets & provides monthly department/unit utilization reports. Assists with formulating & projecting COBH’s budget for Central Office approval. Prepares reports on budget usage & fiscal management of cost centers, develop spreadsheets, assures compliance with State & Federal statutes/regulations.
• Formulate & implement departmental policies & procedures
• Participating member of Hospital Governing Body & Executive Committee: responsible for review & approval of policies, procedures, goals & objectives for all operations, responsible for administration, monitoring & evaluation of hospital operations (i.e., Plant Services, Housekeeping, etc.).
• Administers all activities of operations (e.g., plans, develops, & enforces Safety Program & researches changes in applicable laws & rules.)
• Develops essential criteria to meet principal planning & operating functions of the hospital: develops essential criteria to be included with federal, state, & local regulations & accreditation/certification standards to meet & carry out principal planning & operating functions of the hospital.
• Participates in the planning & development of short & long range capital plans, responsibilities include rightsizing, staffing, bed cap projections, unit location, therapeutic environment, development of corporate configuration plans, equipment procurement, building closure, assures patient needs are met through compliance with all State & Federal regulations regarding environmental/building.
  
  

This position is located in Columbus, Ohio on the Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare campus at 2200 West Broad Street. It serves the main building as well as the Timothy B Moritz maximum security forensic unit, and the Community Support Network located at 1810 Sullivant Avenue. This position serves in an unclassified status and is on call 24/7 for emergencies. Some unusual hours may occasionally be needed.

What Is In It For You

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

• Health insurance upon hire Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. For full-time employees, the State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premiums. Health insurance has low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year, Family $800 per year)!
• Free dental & vision and basic life insurance
• $1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse
• Guaranteed 11 paid holidays!
• Paid Time Off – vacation, personal, and sick leave included
• Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: the state of Ohio contributes 14%! Visit website for more information OPERS
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information
  
  

For all “programmatic” positions, completion of undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology, or social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation or 24 mos. exp. in assessing consumers'/residents' needs & abilities as part of interdisciplinary team & in development of habilitation/treatment plans or programs for persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled; 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in federal & state regulations governing care, custody, treatment, programming & environment of consumers/residents in state facilities & serviced by community programs; 6 mos. trg. in budgeting & spending or 6 mos. exp. determining budget & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm.

For all “administrative staff” positions, completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management sciences or 12 mos. exp. in program & policy development for operational unit or program of firm or agency & monitoring implementation; 12 mos. trg. in budgeting & spending or 12 mos. exp. determining budgetary needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm. In addition to one of preceding categories (i.e., programmatic positions or administrative staff), 6 mos. trg. in manpower planning or 6 mos. exp. scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections; 3 mos. trg. in employee training & development or 3 mos. exp. writing training materials or conducting training.

• Or 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 5, 65225.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
  
  

Job Skills: Mental Health

Organization

Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

614-752-0333

Unposting Date

May 4, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$47.50 - $67.90

Schedule

Full-time

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Budgeting, Regulatory Compliance, Accounting and Finance, Auditing, Behavioral Health, Building Maintenance, Executive Leadership, Facilities Management, Utilities, Board and Commission Compliance , Policy Direction

Professional Skills

Collaboration, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Leading Others, Managing Meetings, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Continuous Improvement

Agency Overview

Chief Operating Officer

Mental Health Administrator 6

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 3,200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, 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.