Chief Operations Officer (COO) Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (PN )

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. 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. federal & state regulations governing care custody treatment programming & environment of consumers/residents in state facilities & serviced by community programs; 6 mos. 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. program & policy development for operational unit or program of firm or agency & monitoring implementation; 12 mos. 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. manpower planning or 6 mos. exp. scheduling personnel for adequate coverage & making staff projections; 3 mos. employee training & development or 3 mos. exp. writing training materials or conducting training.

OR

6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 5 65225.

OR

The equivalent of Minimum Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Primary Job Skill: Mental Health
Technical Skills: Behavioral Health Emergency Management Executive Leadership Facilities Management
Professional Skills: Active Learning Building Trust and Attention to Detail

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 institutions website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

What youll do at DBH:

The Chief Operations Officer (COO) at Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare serves as a strategic forwardthinking leader responsible for shaping and optimizing the hospitals operational backbone. As a trusted partner to executive leadership the COO directs designs and drives the full spectrum of NBHs plant operations including communications systems property management safety and health programs facility engineering and food services to ensure a safe therapeutic and resourceefficient environment for patients staff and the community.

Operational Leadership

• Oversees all plant operations including communications property management safety and health programs facility engineering and food services.
• Creates and carries out plans and procedures to make sure all resources are used effectively.
• Reviews and approves equipment purchases and coordinates major spending for property management.
• Advises administrators on new equipment communication needs and other operational matters.

Supervision and Staff Management

• Leads department managers and gives daytoday direction to assigned staff.
• Handles hiring discipline performance issues and training.
• Makes sure all supervised areas follow department policies state and federal laws and union agreements.

Regulatory Compliance

• Ensures departments are fully prepared for surveys from CMS and The Joint Commission (TJC).
• Helps other departments get ready for inspections and develops policies and procedures that support compliance.

Capital Planning and Facility Development

• Leads capital planning including bed capacity projections unit placement and improvements to the therapeutic environment.
• Works with architects planners and maintenance teams on construction repairs and major improvements.
• Develops building configuration plans manages equipment procurement and oversees building closures while ensuring all patient standards and regulations are met.

Strategic Planning and Coordination

• Coordinates the development implementation and monitoring of the hospitals operational plan.
• Serves as a member of the NBH Hospital Executive Committee (HEC).
• Represents the hospital in meetings with federal state and local officials on capital planning and related topics.

The COO plays a major role in ensuring the hospital environment supports highquality patient care staff safety and strong operational performance. This leader helps guide NBHs longterm growth while maintaining compliance efficiency and a patientcentered focus.

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 5:00pm (Flexible Schedule). This position is located at our Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare location located at 1756 Sagamore Rd Northfield Ohio 44067.

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.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information:

Longevity supplement at 5 years of service

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.

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
• 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 (&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.

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.

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Northcoast 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 2800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services Ohios 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.

Application Procedures
To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). 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 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 (). 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 applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

RuleBackground 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 or .

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.

Required Experience:

Chief