Chief of Hospital & Forensic Services (Deputy Director 6) - PN

What you’ll do at OhioMHAS:

Ready to lead transformational change in Ohio’s behavioral health system?

The Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is seeking a highly skilled and visionary Chief of Hospital & Forensic Services to provide strategic and operational leadership for the state’s Regional Psychiatric Hospitals (RPHs).

This critical leadership role is responsible for the development, implementation, and evaluation of Hospital Services (HS) goals, policies, procedures, and operations, as well as oversight of Chief Executive Officers (CEOs) and budgetary management.

This position might be a great fit for you if you:

Thrive in complex, high-impact leadership roles where strategy meets execution.

Have deep experience managing hospital or behavioral health systems at the executive level.

Are energized by developing and leading multidisciplinary teams toward shared goals.

Have a strong grasp of health information systems and quality improvement processes.

Excel at building relationships with diverse stakeholders across public, private, and community sectors.

Are passionate about driving systems-level change in mental health and addiction services.

Enjoy aligning big-picture thinking with practical, measurable outcomes.

Are looking for an opportunity to influence policy and shape the future of care statewide.

Additional duties:

Develop, implement, and evaluate goals, objectives, policies, and operational procedures for HS.

Provide direct oversight and support to CEOs of Regional Psychiatric Hospitals (RPHs).

Manage and monitor Hospital Services and RPH budgets.

Support negotiation and compliance of Community Support Network (CSN) service contracts and outcomes.

Serve as an integral member of the OhioMHAS Executive Team, contributing to strategic planning, policy development, budgeting, and resource utilization.

Represent OhioMHAS to internal and external stakeholders, including governmental entities, providers, and community partners.

Collaborate with other departments and divisions to resolve operational challenges and support cross-agency initiatives.

Develop and monitor performance indicators for health information management in RPHs.

Lead and implement strategic health information initiatives aligned with Hospital Services goals.

Evaluate health information management projects, including budgeting, vendor selection, and contract negotiation.

Supervise the Director of Forensic Services, Deputy Director of Regional Psychiatric Hospitals, and the Director of Performance Improvement, as well as each Chief Executive Officer at each of the regional psychiatric hospitals.

If you’re a mission-driven leader with a bold vision and the experience to match — we want to hear from you.

Apply today and help us build the future of behavioral health care in the State of Ohio.

This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (9), Ohio Revised Code.

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.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at or .

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

Chief of Hospital & Forensic Services

Deputy Director 6

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.

Primary Job Skill: Executive Leadership

Technical Skills: Organizational Development

Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Strategic Thinking

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.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

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.