Mental Health Administrator 6 - Moritz/CSN Administrator

Job Description

Mental Health Administrator 6 - Moritz/CSN Administrator

(
260005M3
)

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
Work Location
:

Central Ohio Behavioral Health

2200 West Broad Street

Columbus

43223-1492
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
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.
Job Description
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
:
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 position is located within our
Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare campus at 2200 W. Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43223
.
This is an
hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units
, with a pay range of

#16
on 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)
.

Why Work for the State of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our
Total Rewards website
! Our benefits package includes:

Medical Coverage

Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of
eligibility period

Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year

Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave

Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)

Public Retirement Systems (
such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS
)

& Optional Deferred Compensation (
Ohio Deferred Compensation
)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
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

Primary Job Skill:
Executive Leadership
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.
Supplemental Information
Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, "see resume" is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.
Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant's prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.
Rule 5122-7-21, "Ba

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications for Employment noted above

Primary Job Skill:
Executive Leadership
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.