Safety and Health Program Consultant - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (PN 20001909)

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

• Ensure fire safety, health & building code laws are up to date
• Develop and review and implement health and safety policies and procedures
• Work with Joint Commission and Barrins during pre-audits/audits on safety
• Advise employees regarding industry and environment health & safety issues
• Develop and expand safety programs
• Serve in consultative capacity to hospital administrators regarding methods and alternatives of compliance with safety, health, fire safety, and building regulations/standards.
  
  

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 13 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm (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.

Position Qualifications

24 mos. exp. in fire safety, safety, health & building codes & laws & regulations pertaining to developmental centers & community facility operations (e.g., OSHA, Ohio Fire Code, Life Safety Code, Industrial Commission); 1 course in management or 3 mos. exp. in managerial or supervisory capacity; 1 course in statistics or 3 mos. exp. in application of statistical analysis; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing principles & techniques or investigative procedures & techniques; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in preparing & delivering on-job training or education presentations; valid driver's license.

• Or completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management & human resources or management sciences; 1 course in statistics or 3 mos. exp. in application of statistical analysis; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. in interviewing principles & techniques or investigative procedures & techniques; 3 mos. supervisory exp.; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in preparing & delivering on-job training or educational presentations; valid driver's license.
• Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above.
  
  

Primary Job Skill: Occupational Safety

Technical Skills: Environmental Servies

Professional Skills: Analyzation, Decision Making, Results Oriented

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

Mary - 614-641-4482

Unposting Date

Aug 29, 2026, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

Central Ohio Behavioral Health

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$36.75 - $52.77

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

Exempt from Union

Technical Skills

Environmental Services, Occupational Safety, Public Health, Public Safety, Operational Support

Professional Skills

Analyzation, Decision Making, Organizing and Planning, Problem Solving, Results Oriented, Verbal Communication

Agency Overview

Safety and Health Program Consultant

Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

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
  
  

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.

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.