What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mental Health Administrator 6 - Moritz/CSN Administrator position at Ohio Department of Behavioral Health?
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.
Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH) is looking for a self-driven leader ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of the individuals we serve — and on the teams who serve them. As a Mental Health Administrator 6, you'll bring executive-level leadership to two distinct and vital parts of the COBH system: Moritz, our maximum-security forensic behavioral health hospital, and CSN, our community services division. Few roles offer this kind of scope — the chance to shape both high-security inpatient operations and community-based care under one unified leadership vision.
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.
What You’ll Do At DBH
This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of #16on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule).
This position also offers full State of Ohio benefits and is eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Position Qualifications
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.
Technical Skills: [Behavioral Health, Corrections, and Regulatory Compliance
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Strong Communication, Decision Making
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.
Organization
Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Theresa Guthrie 614-641-4346 or theresa.guthrie@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Aug 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$48.93 - $69.94
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Human Resources
Technical Skills
Regulatory Compliance, Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Executive Leadership
Professional Skills
Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Ethics and Values, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
Mental Health Administrator 6 - Moritz/CSN Administrator
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
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.
Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH) is looking for a self-driven leader ready to make a lasting impact on the lives of the individuals we serve — and on the teams who serve them. As a Mental Health Administrator 6, you'll bring executive-level leadership to two distinct and vital parts of the COBH system: Moritz, our maximum-security forensic behavioral health hospital, and CSN, our community services division. Few roles offer this kind of scope — the chance to shape both high-security inpatient operations and community-based care under one unified leadership vision.
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.
What You’ll Do At DBH
- 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
This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of #16on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule).
This position also offers full State of Ohio benefits and is eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF).
Position Qualifications
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 Qualifications for Employment noted above
Technical Skills: [Behavioral Health, Corrections, and Regulatory Compliance
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Strategic Thinking, Strong Communication, Decision Making
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.
Organization
Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Theresa Guthrie 614-641-4346 or theresa.guthrie@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Aug 10, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation
$48.93 - $69.94
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8am - 5pm
Classified Indicator
Unclassified
Union
Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Human Resources
Technical Skills
Regulatory Compliance, Behavioral Health, Corrections - Mental Health, Executive Leadership
Professional Skills
Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Ethics and Values, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Verbal Communication, Written Communication
Agency Overview
Mental Health Administrator 6 - Moritz/CSN Administrator
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
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.
Salary : $49 - $70