Chief Clinical Officer (Physician Administrator 3) - Central Ohio Behavioral Health - PN: 20041506

Chief Clinical Officer
Physician Administrator 3
Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare

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 health and 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 at DBH:

The Chief Clinical Officer (CCO) at Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare is a pivotal executive leader responsible for the strategic and operational oversight of all clinical services within the hospital. This role combines high-level administrative leadership with direct clinical supervision to ensure the highest standards of psychiatric care, staff development, and patient outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

Strategic Clinical Leadership

• Develop, implement, and oversee hospital-wide clinical goals, policies, procedures, and quality standards.
• Serve as a key advisor to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) on all matters of clinical significance.
• Actively participate as a member of the Governing Board, Executive Committee, and Medical Staff.
• Represent the hospital and agency in clinical matters across internal and external stakeholder groups.

Psychiatric Leadership

• Serve as Chief of Psychiatry, overseeing the assignment of physicians for adequate clinical coverage and continuity of patient care.
• Supervise and evaluate performance of physician staff, clinical department heads, and medical support personnel.
• Review and provide recommendations on all clinical hiring decisions to the CEO.

Clinical Program Oversight

• Provide psychiatric consultation and support to interdisciplinary teams including social workers, psychologists, and therapists.
• Plan and lead in-service training and continuing education programs for hospital clinical departments.
• Coordinate closely with community-based clinical officers to ensure seamless care transitions, case collaboration, and service integration.

Stakeholder and Community Engagement

• Maintain and strengthen partnerships with local providers and community stakeholders to support collaborative care and best practices.
• Foster a culture of clinical excellence, innovation, and accountability within the hospital system.

At DBH, we are committed to improving the lives of Ohioans through compassionate, comprehensive, and community-centered behavioral healthcare. As Chief Clinical Officer, you will play a critical role in shaping the future of mental health treatment and recovery for individuals across the state.

This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay of approximate annual salary of $300,000, with total compensation determined based on experience, credentials, and scope of clinical leadership responsibilities. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm (Flexible Schedule). This position is located within our Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare location at 2200 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43223.

This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (9), Ohio Revised Code.

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.

Position Qualifications

Certificate to practice medicine as issued by State Medical Board pursuant to Sections 4731.14 & 4731.281 of Revised Code.

Primary Job Skill: Medical
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health, Management, Professional
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Building Consensus, Critical Thinking, Consultation, Leading Others

Required Educational Transcripts

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.

Application Procedures
To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, “see resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly.

Background Check Notice
The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at andrew.seifert@dbh.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

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.

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.