What you'll do at DBH:
The Licensure and Certification Supervisor (Mental Health Administrator 5) serves in a senior leadership role responsible for the statewide administration, oversight, and continuous improvement of DBH licensure and certification programs. This position provides strategic leadership and direct supervision of licensure and certification survey staff while ensuring compliance with Ohio Administrative Code, Ohio Revised Code, federal regulations, and nationally recognized accreditation standards.
The incumbent plans, directs, coordinates, implements, and monitors statewide licensure and certification activities for private psychiatric hospitals, community behavioral health providers, opioid treatment programs, recovery housing residences, and residential facilities. The position works collaboratively with agency leadership, legal counsel, providers, stakeholders, and federal and national accrediting organizations to ensure the delivery of safe, high-quality behavioral healthcare services throughout Ohio.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Program Leadership and Administration
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Plan, direct, coordinate, implement, and monitor statewide licensure and certification programs for private psychiatric hospitals, community behavioral health providers, opioid treatment programs, recovery housing residences, and residential facilities.
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Evaluate licensure and certification findings and recommend licensure actions, corrective actions, or enforcement activities, as appropriate.
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Develop, revise, and implement policies, procedures, administrative rules, and program improvements to strengthen licensure and certification operations.
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Maintain comprehensive knowledge of Ohio Administrative Code, Ohio Revised Code, federal regulations, and national accreditation standards governing behavioral health providers and facilities.
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Lead and manage special initiatives and projects assigned by the Office Chief, including performance improvement, risk management, housing initiatives, residential state supplement programs, and seclusion and restraint reduction efforts.
Supervision and Staff Development
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Provide direct supervision, leadership, and performance management for licensure and certification survey staff.
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Conduct monthly on-site monitoring and supervision of surveyors.
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Complete monthly performance improvement file reviews and provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance to staff.
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Ensure survey activities are conducted consistently, accurately, and in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.
Survey and Compliance Activities
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Participate in licensure surveys, investigations, complaint reviews, and compliance activities to support informed licensure and enforcement decisions.
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Review survey findings and make evidence-based recommendations regarding licensure, certification, corrective actions, denials, or revocations.
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Maintain quality assurance over survey processes and promote continuous improvement initiatives.
Acting Leadership Responsibilities
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Serve on behalf of, or as Acting Chief of Licensure and Certification, in the absence of the Chief, as requested.
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Represent the Chief in matters involving licensure, certification, and regulatory compliance.
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Sign licensure, certification, and other official documents on behalf of the Chief, as authorized.
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Represent DBH in statewide meetings, committees, and stakeholder engagements related to licensure and certification.
Regulatory and Legal Coordination
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Lead Chapter 119 administrative denial and revocation processes for assigned surveyors and cases.
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Maintain expertise in Ohio Administrative Procedure Act requirements and applicable administrative hearing processes.
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Review Chapter 119 notices prior to legal review.
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Coordinate hearing preparation with the Ohio Attorney General’s Office.
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Serve as a subject matter expert and witness during administrative hearings, as appropriate.
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Consult with DBH Legal Services regarding licensure and certification issues and recommend appropriate regulatory actions.
Stakeholder Relations and External Collaboration
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Maintain current knowledge of national accreditation standards and federal requirements affecting behavioral health providers.
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Collaborate with the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), national accreditation organizations, and other regulatory agencies regarding survey findings and compliance matters.
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Represent DBH with organizations including:
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The Ohio Council
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Ohio Hospital Association
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National accreditation organizations
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Provider associations
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Other stakeholder and constituency groups
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Build collaborative relationships with providers, healthcare organizations, and public stakeholders.
Training, Technical Assistance, and Communication
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Provide technical assistance and training to agency staff regarding administrative rules, licensure standards, certification requirements, and office policies.
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Deliver training and educational presentations to providers, stakeholders, and professional organizations.
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Independently respond to inquiries from providers, stakeholders, and members of the public regarding licensure and certification matters.
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Prepare policy statements, position papers, proposed legislation, administrative rules, and regulatory guidance documents.
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Represent the office at meetings, conferences, and training events.
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. This position is located within our Office of Licensure and Certification at the James Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 East Broad Street, 8th floor, Columbus, Ohio 43215.
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:
This is an unclassified position, and as such, serves at the pleasure of the Director of DBH.
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
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.
Primary Job Skill: Regulatory Compliance
Technical Skills: Regulatory Compliance, Mental Health, Management
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning
Unusual Working Conditions:
May require travel
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. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health 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, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.
If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [email protected] or 614-466-8884.
All final applicants tentatively selected for this classification 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.
ADA Statement
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.
Drug-Free Workplace
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.
