Chief Operating Officer - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare

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Organization: Behavioral Health - Heartland Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information: Megan Trump, megan.trump@dbh.ohio.gov
Work Location: 
3000 Erie Street South
Massillon, Ohio, 44646
United States
Compensation: $48.93 - $69.94
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm, flexible to meet operational needs
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Union: Exempt from union
Primary Job Skill: Mental Health

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.

What You'll Do

As the Heartland Behavioral Healthcare (HBH) Chief Operating Officer you will:

•  Plan, direct & coordinate all operational, maintenance & environmental services functions/programs.
•  Develop organizational goals & objectives for departments supervised to ensure compliance with Joint Commission (JC), Ohio DBH and other accrediting agencies.
• Acts as liaison with Ohio DBH Capital Office regarding COBH capital projects, works with hospital staff, contractors, and central office in regards to planning, implementation & reviewing of capital projects.
• Formulates & implements fiscal plans & procedures to ensure maximum utilization of all resources, develop, implement & monitor system of internal audit controls.
• Assists with developing & monitoring hospital department budgets & provides monthly department/unit utilization reports.
• Assists with formulating & projecting COBH’s budget for Central Office approval. Prepares reports on budget usage & fiscal management of cost centers, develop spreadsheets, assures compliance with State & Federal statutes/regulations.
• Formulate & implement departmental policies & procedures
• Participating member of Hospital Governing Body & Executive Committee: responsible for review & approval of policies, procedures, goals & objectives for all operations, responsible for administration, monitoring & evaluation of hospital operations (i.e., Plant Services, Housekeeping, etc.).
• Administers all activities of operations (e.g., plans, develops, & enforces Safety Program & researches changes in applicable laws & rules.)
• Develops essential criteria to meet principal planning & operating functions of the hospital: develops essential criteria to be included with federal, state, & local regulations & accreditation/certification standards to meet & carry out principal planning & operating functions of the hospital.
• Participates in the planning & development of short & long range capital plans, responsibilities include rightsizing, staffing, bed cap projections, unit location, therapeutic environment, development of corporate configuration plans, equipment procurement, building closure, assures patient needs are met through compliance with all State & Federal regulations regarding environmental/building.

Additional Information

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of #16 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm (Flexible Schedule). This position is located within our Heartland Behavioral Healthcare campus at 3000 Erie Street South, Massillon, OH 44646.

This position serves in an unclassified status and is on call 24/7 for emergencies. Some unusual hours may occasionally be needed.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Why Work for the State of Ohio: 

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• 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)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications: For all "programmatic" positions, completion of undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology, or social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation or 24 mos. exp. in assessing consumers'/residents' needs & abilities as part of interdisciplinary team & in development of habilitation/treatment plans or programs for persons who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled 12 mos. trg. or 12 mos. exp. in federal & state regulations governing care, custody, treatment, programming & environment of consumers/residents in state facilities & serviced by community programs 6 mos. trg. in budgeting & spending or 6 mos. exp. determining budget & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm. For all "administrative staff" positions, completion of undergraduate core program in business administration/management sciences or 12 mos. exp. in program & policy development for operational unit or program of firm or agency & monitoring implementation 12 mos. trg. in budgeting & spending or 12 mos. exp. determining budgetary needs & spending for operational unit or program of agency or firm. In addition to one of preceding categories (i.e., programmatic positions or administrative staff), 6 mos. trg. in manpower planning or 6 mos. exp. scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections 3 mos. trg. in employee training & development or 3 mos. exp. writing training materials or conducting training.

-Or 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 5, 65225.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Mental Health
ADA Statement: 
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace: 
The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.