Mental Health Administrator 5 - 20035983

What You’ll Do At OhioMHAS

Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, administers Hospital Services (HS) statewide quality improvement and strategic planning initiatives.

• Under the general direction of the Deputy Director, administers Hospital Services (HS) statewide quality improvement and strategic planning initiatives.
• Develops, implements and monitors a common statewide approach within the regional psychiatric hospitals (RPH) for the use of data and analytical tools to measure performance and develop effective indicators.
• Oversees RPH Quality Assurance/Performance Improvement (QA/PI) monitoring of hospital incidents for quality, consistency and timeliness.
• Makes recommendations to improve the quality and integrity of the data and related processes.
• Works with RPH QA/PI offices to develop and publish an annual summary of performance improvement activities.
• Leads statewide review of RPH QA/PI initiatives, plans and policies; proposes improvements.
• Makes recommendations to assure compliance with accrediting/ certifying agencies.
• Leads RPH QA/PI directors in the development of statewide reports and data to help assess policy effectiveness and support leadership in evaluating policy decisions.
• Coordinates and leads process improvement projects (e.g. special risk areas) within the hospital system.
• Assists Medical Director with special projects and data requests.
• Acts for the Director in the absence of the Assistant Director and Deputy Director on matters related to Hospital Services operations.
  
  

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 15 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm (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.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information

Unclassified per ORC 124.11 (A)(9)

Position Qualifications

Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration or mental health technology (e.g., psychology, rehabilitation, social work); 12 mos. exp. in area to be assigned.

Or

completion of graduate core program in public administration or business administration.

Or

12 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administration 4, 65224, in Department of Mental Health.

Note: prior training &/or experience must be directly related to area to be assigned.

Or

Equivalent Of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment Noted Above.

• Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:
  
  

Primary Job Skill: Mental Health

Technical Skills: Mental Health and Behavioral Health

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making, Leading Others

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. OhioMHAS reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Mental Health & Addiction Services

Agency Contact Name and Information

Caroline.Anderson@mha.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Apr 9, 2025, 11:59:00 PM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation

$41.23

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

8:00am to 5:00pm - Monday - Friday

Classified Indicator

Unclassified

Union

Exempt from Union

Primary Job Skill

Human Resources

Technical Skills

Behavioral Health, Mental Health

Professional Skills

Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making, Leading Others

Agency Overview

MENTAL HEALTH ADMINISTRATOR 5

Who We Are

At the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS), 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.

OhioMHAS 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.