Licensure and Certification Supervisor; Mental Health Administrator - PN

Organization

Behavioral Health

James A Rhodes Office Tower, 8/30 East Broad Street, 8th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215

United States of America - OHIO
- Franklin County
- Columbus

$44.38 per hour

Full-time, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday

Exempt from Union

Mental Health

Regulatory Compliance, Management, Mental Health

Attention to Detail, Leading Others, Organizing and Planning

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 employ over 2,800 employees across inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in 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

We are a recovery-friendly workplace committed to inclusive, stigma-free environments where employees are supported and empowered to thrive.

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. The 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.

Primary duties include planning, directing, coordinating, implementing, and monitoring licensure and certification activities for private psychiatric hospitals, community behavioral health providers, opioid treatment programs, recovery housing residences, and residential facilities. The supervisor collaborates with agency leadership, legal counsel, providers, stakeholders, and federal and national accrediting organizations to ensure safe, high‑quality behavioral healthcare services throughout Ohio.

• 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.
• Evaluate findings and recommend licensure actions, corrective actions, or enforcement activities.
• Develop, revise, and implement policies, procedures, administrative rules, and program improvements.
• Maintain comprehensive knowledge of applicable codes, laws, and accreditation standards.
• Lead and manage special initiatives and projects assigned by the Office Chief, including performance improvement, risk management, housing initiatives, and seclusion and restraint reduction efforts.

• Provide direct supervision, leadership, and performance management for licensure and certification survey staff.
• Conduct monthly on‑site monitoring and supervision of surveyors.
• Complete monthly performance improvement file reviews and provide coaching, mentoring, and technical guidance.
• Ensure survey activities are conducted consistently, accurately, and in accordance with agency policies and regulatory requirements.

• Participate in licensure surveys, investigations, complaint reviews, and compliance activities.
• Review survey findings and make evidence‑based recommendations regarding licensure, certification, corrective actions, denials, or revocations.
• Maintain quality assurance over survey processes and promote continuous improvement initiatives.

• Serve as Acting Chief of Licensure and Certification in the absence of the Chief or as requested.
• Represent the Chief in matters involving licensure, certification, and regulatory compliance.
• Sign licensure, certification, and other official documents on behalf…