State of Ohio · 23 hours ago
Chief of Programs (Deputy Director 6) - PN: 20035962
United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveThe Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a Chief of Programs (Deputy Director 6) to lead and oversee external programs and services aimed at improving community and family resiliency, prevention, treatment, and recovery. This senior executive role involves strategic direction, compliance oversight, and collaboration with stakeholders to enhance service delivery and ensure effective use of public funds.
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
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
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application
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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