Mental Health Administrator ; Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities Lead
Listed on 2026-09-14
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Social Work
Mental Health, Psychiatric Care & Support
Organization
Behavioral Health
Unposting DateSep 22, 2026, 3:59:00 AM
Work LocationJames A Rhodes Office Tower 8 30 East Broad Street 8th Floor Columbus 43215
Primary LocationUnited States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Compensation : 40.40/hour
ScheduleFull-time
Work Hours : M-F, 8am - 5pm, Hours may vary
Union :
Exempt from Union
Mental Health
Technical Skills :
Behavioral Health, Planning and Development, Public Relations, Policy Direction
Professional Skills :
Collaboration, Establishing Relationships, Leading Others, Presenting, Strategic Thinking
Mental Health Administrator 4
Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities Lead
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.
Whatyou’ll do at DBH
The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facilities (PRTF) Lead to support and oversee statewide initiatives that enhance access to high-quality psychiatric residential treatment and intensive behavioral health services for children and youth. This role helps strengthen the continuum of care, improves system coordination, and drives positive outcomes for families across Ohio. The position directly supports statewide efforts to ensure children and youth receive safe, effective, family-centered residential treatment and behavioral health services.
Your work will help shape systems, strengthen provider capacity, and advance department priorities that improve outcomes for families.
- Administer statewide Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility (PRTF) programs and intensive behavioral health initiatives for children and youth.
- Implement department priorities to improve access to residential treatment, strengthen the care continuum, and enhance outcomes for children, youth, and families.
- Develop statewide program guidance, policies, procedures, and recommendations aligned with evidence informed and family driven practices.
- Ensure program activities comply with state and federal laws, rules, regulations, and Medicaid requirements.
- Coordinate and monitor PRTF related projects, contracts, grants, and program activities.
- Evaluate program performance, identify trends and gaps, and recommend improvements to quality, access, and care transitions.
- Prepare concise reports and outcome evaluations to support system effectiveness.
- Provide consultation and technical assistance to PRTFs, county behavioral health boards, managed care organizations, hospitals, providers, and other child serving partners on policies, program requirements, and best practices.
- Participate in statewide committees and work groups; collaborate with agencies including Medicaid, Children and Youth, and Developmental Disabilities to improve cross system coordination.
This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 14 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule
. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
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