Chief Executive Officer, DBH Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare Hospital

Behavioral Health - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare

1756 Sagamore Road
Northfield, Ohio, 44067
United States

Commensurate with education/experience

Permanent
- Full Time

Monday
- Friday, 8a-5p
- Variable/Flexible

Unclassified

Exempt from union

Executive Leadership

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.

Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH) 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, NBH 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, NBH contributes to shared clinical protocols, quality initiatives, workforce strategies, forensic coordination, and emergency response planning that strengthen Ohio’s public behavioral health infrastructure.

NBH 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, NBH 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, NBH also serves court-referred individuals through forensic services, ensuring access to high‑quality care while supporting community safety. The hospital is committed to fostering hope, dignity, and empowerment for every person it serves.

As one of Ohio’s major state-operated psychiatric hospitals, NBH serves as a regional hub for inpatient psychiatric services while supporting statewide forensic capacity and inter‑facility collaboration. The Chief Executive Officer partners with DBH Central Office and fellow hospital CEOs to ensure alignment in policy implementation, regulatory compliance, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives designed to advance the statewide behavioral health continuum.

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