Chief Clinical Officer; Physician Administrator ; Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Organization:
Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

Work Location:

2200 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio,
United States

Compensation:
Approximately $300,000/yr based on edu/exp

Schedule:

Permanent
- Full Time

Work Hours:

8:00am to 4:30pm
- Monday
- Friday

Classified Indicator:
Unclassified

Union:
Exempt from union

Primary Job Skill:
Medical

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.

• 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 health and 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.

Exceptional behavioral health care starts with exceptional leadership! Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH) is seeking a Chief Clinical Officer who leads with empathy, clinical excellence, and a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by patients and staff in acute psychiatric settings. In this role, you’ll champion trauma-informed care, elevate interdisciplinary collaboration, and cultivate a culture where clinicians feel supported, patients feel safe, and families feel heard.

If you’re driven to improve outcomes, strengthen clinical programs, and shape a healing environment for some of the most vulnerable individuals in our communities, we’d love to meet with you.

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.

Through this integrated state hospital network, COBH contributes to shared clinical protocols, quality initiatives, workforce strategies, forensic coordination, and emergency response planning that strengthen Ohio’s public behavioral health infrastructure.

COBH delivers evidence-based treatment through a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other behavioral health professionals who work collaboratively to promote recovery, stability, and successful reintegration into the community. In addition to individualized treatment planning, COBH emphasizes trauma-informed care, person-centered recovery, and strong partnerships with local mental health boards, community providers, and support networks.

As a safety-net provider, COBH also serves court-referred individuals through forensic…