What are the responsibilities and job description for the Recovery Services Manager - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare - PN 20034047 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.
What You’ll Do At DBH
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.
Position Qualifications
For all “programmatic” positions, completion of undergraduate core program in one of following fields: mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family community services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation or 24 mos. exp. 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 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. 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). 6 mos. trg. in supervisory principles/techniques or 6 mos. exp. scheduling, monitoring & evaluating personnel; 6 mos. trg. in budgeting or 6 mos. exp. determining budget needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm; 6 mos. trg. in employee training & development or 6 mos. exp. writing training materials or conducting training; 3 mos. trg. in manpower planning or 3 mos. exp. scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections.
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Mental Health
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning, Performance Management, Results Oriented
Organization
Behavioral Health - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Megan Trump, megan.trump@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Aug 19, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Heartland Behavioral Health
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon
Compensation
$40.40/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00am-4:30pm, flexible to meet operational needs
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Agency Overview
Recovery Services Manager
Mental Health Administrator 4
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.
What You’ll Do At DBH
- Plan, implement, budget & evaluate treatment mall clinical & activity programs (i.e. patient work program, behavior therapy program, religious & educational programming, speech & hearing therapy, patient library, cosmetology/barber, volunteer services, music therapy, occupational therapy, activity therapy, activity therapy specialists, & special events)
- Administer & coordinate all program components to assure continuity of services delivery to HBH patients, assess & evaluate program effectiveness, coordinate delivery of services between hospital & community
- Responsible for review & approval for work program entry & work program budget
- Assess & evaluate programming strategies to assure programming complies with standards of Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (ODBH) & Joint Commission (JC) & other accrediting/licensure bodies
- Plan, implement, & evaluate on-unit active treatment, particularly as it relates to coordination of clinical care across the continuum from unit to treatment mall activities/groups
- Establishes, monitors, & continuously improve core groups to maximize patient progress & recovery
- Plans, implements, & evaluates treatment service compliance standards for JC
- Supervises assigned staff, monitors performance (e.g. initiates discipline, approves/disapprove requests for leave, conducts annual performance reviews
- Conducts training and programming services, plans & coordinates staff development, assigns treatment mall coverage & distributes 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.
Position Qualifications
For all “programmatic” positions, completion of undergraduate core program in one of following fields: mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family community services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation or 24 mos. exp. 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 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. 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). 6 mos. trg. in supervisory principles/techniques or 6 mos. exp. scheduling, monitoring & evaluating personnel; 6 mos. trg. in budgeting or 6 mos. exp. determining budget needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm; 6 mos. trg. in employee training & development or 6 mos. exp. writing training materials or conducting training; 3 mos. trg. in manpower planning or 3 mos. exp. scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections.
- Or 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 3, 65223.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Mental Health
Professional Skills: Adaptability, Collaboration, Customer Focus, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning, Performance Management, Results Oriented
Organization
Behavioral Health - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Megan Trump, megan.trump@dbh.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
Aug 19, 2026, 11:59:00 PM
Work Location
Heartland Behavioral Health
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Stark County-Massillon
Compensation
$40.40/hour
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00am-4:30pm, flexible to meet operational needs
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
Exempt from Union
Agency Overview
Recovery Services Manager
Mental Health Administrator 4
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.
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