Assistant Chief Clinical Officer (Physician Administrator 2) - 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 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 Assistant Chief Clinical Officer (ACCO) at Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (COBH) you will: Assist the CCO in providing strategic and operational oversight of all clinical services within the COBH facilities which includes 208 inpatient beds in the main hospital, 52 maximum-security inpatient beds in the Moritz building, and 250 outpatient clients served through the Community Support Network (CSN). Supervise assigned psychiatrists, periodically evaluate performance, approve/disapprove time and leave requests, and handle coaching and counseling as needed. Provide guidance and direction to all medical staff and ensure psychiatric care meets all standards and requirements as outlined by COBH, DBH, ORC, and the Joint Commission. Meet regularly with psychiatrists and interdisciplinary treatment teams to review cases, their treatment plans and progress, and provide guidance on difficult or challenging cases. Helps to oversee the hospital's bed management, admissions, discharges, and waitlists. Collaborates with outside psychiatrists and other physicians to assure coordination and continuity of care to a community setting. Provides general training and educational services to medical/clinical staff. Serves as the director of Psychiatric Education, a liaison to OSU Dept of Psychiatry and other affiliated educational institutions. Functions as a collaborating physician to Advance Practice Nurses at COBH to comply with medical staff bylaws. Performs as the Medical Officer of the Day (MOD) or Cross Coverage Doctor (CCD) as needed. Compensation Incentives: Approximate Annual Salary: $250,000 - $275,000 Total compensation is based on experience, credentials, and scope of clinical leadership. This position also offers full State of Ohio benefits and is eligible for federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) . This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (9), Ohio Revised Code. Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm with a flexible schedule. Primary Work Location: Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare , 2200 W Broad St, Columbus, OH 43223. Additional Information 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 classification 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.