Physician Administrator 3 (20018179)

This is a part time position

• Under direction of the Chief of Psychiatry of the Bureau of Behavioral Health Services, coordinate and direct mental health clinical services for the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction, and act as the department’s psychiatric expert.
• Responsible for providing clinical supervision and leadership for psychiatrists and psychiatric services as related to all ODRC institutions
• Assist in developing policies, procedures, and function administratively to ensure compliance with federal and state regulations; contributes medical opinion and clinical recommendations to the DRC Medical Director concerning staffing, quality of service and other topics with clinical relevance
• Represents DRC in matters concerning psychiatric issues and ensures that decisions made comply with current accepted medical practices and Ohio Department of Behavioral Health standards
• Provides liaison between various non-medical staff and departments with the clinical aspects of the Bureau of Behavioral Health Services.
• Assists in reviewing prescription practices for appropriateness, approve/deny non-formulary medication and approve/deny involuntary medication hearing appeals; resolves clinical disputes between psychiatrists
• Responsible for the oversight of the on-call psychiatry system and provide backup if necessary
• Provides psychiatric service to institution in situations where a critical disruption in care exists, as directed by the Chief of Psychiatry and/or the Bureau of Behavioral Health Services.
• Responsible for reviewing and approving OSP referrals.
• Participates on various committees
• Acts as a member of the Bureau of Behavioral Health Services Continuous Quality Improvement Committee, OCF governing body, ODRC and State of Ohio Pharmacy Therapeutic Committees
• Attends and participates in advisory councils, inter-agency committees planning groups, and task force groups, as needed
• Responsible for representing the ODRC with other government departments as well as the general public.
• Participates in advanced level provider recruitment and hiring including screening applicants, interviewing, hiring, orientation and oversight
• Participates in continuous quality improvement activities including collaborative reviews of Advance Practice Nurse-Behavioral Health and peer reviews of psychiatrists as well as morbidity and mortality reviews.
• Attend seminars, professional meetings and review relevant literature to keep current with medical and psychiatric advancements, as well as remaining current with the licensure and psychiatric board requirements.
• Attends meetings, trainings and conferences and may be required to give presentations and conduct training and respond both verbally and in writing to questions and concerns
• Works on special projects and/or committees as assigned and performs other duties as assigned.
• Unclassified Position pursuant to OAC 5120.382.
  
  

Certificate to practice medicine as issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 & 4731.281 of Revised Code.

Job Skills: Medical

Organization

Rehabilitation & Correction - Operation Support Center

Agency Contact Name and Information

vlora.mcafee@drc.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Jul 13, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

DRC Central Office-Fran-Harmon

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$60,611-$211,370

Schedule

Full-time

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Interviewing, Behavioral Health, Communications, Management, Mental Health

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Leading Others, Confidentiality

Agency Overview

Who We Are…

Guided by a single mission “To reduce recidivism among those we touch,” the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction believes that everyone is capable of positive change. Our staff embrace these core values and serves as role models for pro-social behavior conveying an attitude of dignity and respect in the treatment of others.

What We Do…

The Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction has been tasked with front line crime reduction through rehabilitative treatment and programming efforts provided in a safe, secure and humane correctional environment and effective community supervision. Our goal is to protect the public through helping individuals turn away from crime and become productive, contributing members of our communities, ensuring a safer Ohio for all Ohioans now and in the future.

To learn more about our agency, please visit our website at www.drc.ohio.gov

Are You Ready?

We are thrilled to see that you are interested in beginning your career with the Ohio Department of Rehabilitation and Correction! Without a doubt, this will be the most rewarding and meaningful work you’ll ever find with a work family that is second to none!