State of Ohio · 17 hours ago
Chief of Programs (Deputy Director 6) - PN: 20035962
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$46/hr - $46/hrThe Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is dedicated to supporting individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. The Deputy Director / Chief of Programs is responsible for the strategic direction, oversight, and performance of all external programs and services, ensuring compliance with laws and driving program effectiveness.
GovernmentOffice Administration
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee all external programs and services to achieve agency goals
Establish program strategy, standards, and compliance with federal and state requirements
Supervise programmatic bureaus and senior staff, including performance management
Direct fiscal and budgetary oversight and collaborate on funding recommendations
Apply business acumen to program operations, contracts, and outcome measurement
Lead key agency initiatives and cross-functional projects
Serve as a resource to Boards and providers on programmatic and fiscal matters
Review and analyze legislation impacting agency programs
Represent the agency and act on behalf of the Director as assigned
Qualification
Required
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. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution
Preferred
Experience serving in a Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Division Director, or equivalent executive leadership role
Demonstrated experience directly supervising senior leaders, managers, or multiple programmatic teams, including performance management and staff development
Background in behavioral health, public health, human services, fiscal management, or criminal justice systems
Experience working within state or local government or publicly funded systems
Demonstrated success in policy development, legislative analysis, or regulatory implementation
Demonstrated success in developing metrics and articulating regularly reported outcomes
Benefits
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)
Company
State of Ohio
State of Ohio is more than ‘just a job’ – is a privilege to serve families, friends and neighbors who rely on us throughout our great state.
Founded in 1803
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Beverlyn Johns, MS
Deputy Chief Operating Officer
Holly Drake
State Chief Information Security Officer
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