• Responsible for Cultural and Linguistic deliverables and communication strategies including but not limited to training and technical assistance, cross-system organizational assessments, social marketing suggestions, and data collection;
• Responsible for developing a comprehensive, strategic work plan approved by the Clinical Director to assure that strategies related to Cultural & Linguistic Competence (CLC) within the Stark County Behavioral Health System are achieved;
• Collaborate with Stark County behavioral health providers on improving service delivery to identified populations with disparities;
• Lead Stark County behavioral health meetings and committees related to cultural competence;
• Build and maintain relationships with community and neighborhood-based organizations to enable StarkMHAR to expand the array of behavioral health services and supports;
• Responsible for providing CLC related trainings to the behavioral health system annually;
• Maintain statewide representation on key Cultural and Linguistic Competence initiatives and committees;
• Participate in community and stakeholder activities to promote continued partnership and collaboration with community organizations as related to StarkMHAR initiatives;
• Recommend service strategies that improve quality and utilization of service within culturally and underserved communities and populations in Stark County;
• Act as a resource with StarkMHAR Human Resources Director on hiring and retention of staff; ensure CLC legislative, mandates, and standards, including EEOC regulations are in compliance with The Office of Civil Rights; and organizational policies reflect appropriate CLC language;
• Responsible for oversight of established supportive services programs that ensure cultural responsiveness;
• Ensures that work activities are delivered in a culturally and linguistically competent, trauma informed manner in accordance with evidence-based practices;
• Assists in providing trauma informed and cultural and linguistic competent responses to the public and clients/consumers who are seeking information and assistance with behavioral health questions or system navigation by phone, email, website, or walk-ins
• Must work congenially and cooperatively with co-workers and the public; 15. Other duties as assigned that support the operations of StarkMHAR.

• Education, Training and/or Experience Bachelor’s degree in social work, public health, psychology, sociology, communications or related similar field and a minimum of three years’ experience in a community-focused agency required. Non-profit/government and/or community-based mental health/substance use experience is preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics Knowledge of the Enhanced CLAS (Cultural and Linguistic Appropriate Services) standards and Cultural Competency training curricula; system of care and behavioral health field knowledge; working understanding of how to effect system change, project management experience preferred; fluency in both English and Spanish preferred.
• Certification, Licenses, Registrations None

• ​Nature of work requires ability to operate standard business office equipment.
• Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set up and maintain work files. Should be capable of moving up to 40 lbs.
• Travel by automobile will be required occasionally

• Work performed in a general office environment.
• May require availability for additional hours during peak periods.
• Requires periodic participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.
• Amount of travel or other special conditions required: Limited travel, mainly local within the county, periodic out of state meetings or conferences may be required.

Full job description

Now Hiring: Executive Director of Ohio Recovery Housing

Lead. Shape. Transform.

Ohio Recovery Housing (ORH) is seeking a visionary and strategic Executive Director to lead a growing statewide organization at the forefront of advancing recovery housing.

This is a rare opportunity to shape the future of recovery housing in Ohio - expanding access, strengthening quality, and elevating recovery housing as a critical component of a comprehensive recovery-oriented system of care.

About Ohio Recovery Housing

Ohio Recovery Housing supports the development and sustainability of quality recovery housing across the state. As an affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), ORH promotes best practices, provides certification, delivers training and technical assistance, and advances policies that support individuals in recovery.

The Role

Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director will lead ORH’s strategy, operations, partnerships, and growth. This leader will serve as both a chief executive and statewide ambassador.

What You’ll Do

• Set vision and strategy for statewide impact
• Lead policy and advocacy efforts
• Build partnerships across the recovery ecosystem
• Oversee operations, staff and financial sustainability
• Advance data, outcomes, and evidence-based practices

Who you are

• Strategic, collaborative leader
• Strong communication and relationship builder
• Experienced in non-profit leadership and systems navigation
• Commitment to recovery, equity and community impact

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor degree or equivalent experience
• At least five years of nonprofit or executive leadership experience
• Ability to travel statewide in Ohio

Why this role Matters

This position offers the opportunity to drive meaningful, statewide impact—ensuring individuals in recovery have access to safe, supportive, and high-quality housing.

How to Apply

Submit an application and cover letter via Indeed. Please ensure a cover letter is attached to your application.

Position Title: Executive Director

Direct Report: Executive Committee of ORH Board of Directors

Wage Category: Exempt

Date Analyzed: April 2026

Location: Statewide (Ohio-based with travel)

Ohio Recovery Housing (ORH) is an organization dedicated to the development and operation of quality alcohol and drug-free living in a community of recovery for people with substance use disorders. An affiliate of the National Alliance for Recovery Residences (NARR), ORH supports our associates in meeting the quality established by the NARR Standards.

Position Summary

The Executive Director serves as the chief executive leader of Ohio Recovery Housing (ORH), responsible for the overall management, strategic direction, financial health, and operational performance of the organization.

Working in partnership with the Board of Directors, the Executive Director ensures that ORH fulfills its mission to expand access to quality recovery housing while maintaining strong organizational infrastructure, fiscal sustainability, and statewide impact.

Essential Job Functions and Responsibilities:

Executive Leadership & Strategy

• Lead the development and execution of ORH’s strategic plan in alignment with Board direction
• Translate strategic priorities into measurable goals, initiatives, and outcomes
• Advise the Board on emerging trends, risks, and opportunities across recovery housing and related systems
• Ensure alignment between mission, strategy, and daily operations

Financial Leadership & Organizational Stewardship

• Provide full executive oversight of the organization’s financial health, including budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management
• Ensure strong fiscal controls, transparency, and accountability across all financial operations
• Oversee grants, contracts, and revenue streams to ensure compliance and sustainability
• Lead development and execution of diversified revenue strategies, including fundraising and partnerships
• Partner with the Board to ensure long-term financial stability and growth

Operations & Program Oversight

• Oversee all ORH programs and services to ensure quality, consistency, and alignment with NARR standards
• Ensure effective implementation of:

· Certification processes

· Grievance procedures

· Technical assistance and training programs

· Data collection and outcomes reporting

• Maintain and improve operational systems, policies, and procedures
• Ensure effective use of technology platforms, including certification systems, LMS, and data tools

Organizational Leadership & Culture

• Lead, supervise, and support ORH staff and leadership team
• Establish clear performance expectations, accountability structures, and evaluation processes
• Foster a mission-driven, high-performance culture grounded in collaboration and continuous improvement
• Build internal capacity to support organizational growth and evolving demands

Advocacy, Partnerships & External Relations

• Serve as the primary spokesperson and representative of ORH
• Lead statewide advocacy efforts, including policy engagement, testimony, and stakeholder collaboration
• Build and maintain strategic partnerships with government agencies, providers, funders, and community leaders
• Strengthen ORH’s visibility and influence across Ohio and nationally

Innovation & AI Readiness

• Lead the organization in adopting ethical, responsible, and effective use of technology and artificial intelligence
• Promote an AI-ready workforce and operational environment
• Identify opportunities to reduce administrative burden, improve service delivery, and enhance decision-making through technology

Board Engagement & Governance Support

• Maintain strong communication and partnership with the Board of Directors
• Support Board and committee activities with timely reporting, insights, and recommendations
• Ensure compliance with bylaws, policies, and regulatory requirements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, public policy, healthcare administration, or related field (or equivalent experience)
• Minimum of 5 years of nonprofit leadership or executive-level management experience required
• Demonstrated experience managing organizational finances, budgets, and funding streams
• Experience working with nonprofit boards and governance structures
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision-making skills
• Experience in advocacy, stakeholder engagement, and public representation
• Familiarity with recovery housing, behavioral health, or related systems preferred
• Familiarity with peer driven, social model environments is preferred
• People with lived experience in recovery encouraged to apply

Essential Skills & Competencies

• Strategic thinking and execution
• Financial management and organizational stewardship
• Team leadership and culture development
• Relationship building and collaboration
• Data-informed decision-making
• Adaptability and innovation mindset
• Strong written and verbal communication

Additional Requirements

• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel statewide in Ohio
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders across sectors
• Proficiency with standard office and communication tools

Reporting Relationship

Provides supervision to ORH Directors and support for ORH staff and peer reviewers.

Physical Demands and Work Environment

The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to primarily sit; stand; walk; climb stairs, handle or feel objects, reach with hands and arms; talk and hear. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, and the ability to focus. Occasional lifting and transporting of materials up to twenty-five (25) pounds. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to an office environment with travel for on-site reviews and meetings to various locations via vehicle across the state of Ohio.

Disclaimer

The information contained within this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and necessary level of work performance by any employee within this position. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive inventory of duties, responsibilities and position requirements.

Pay: $100,000.00 - $125,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Upload a cover letter in the attachments section. A Cover Letter is required.

Experience:

• Non-Profit or Executive Leadership: 5 years (Required)
• Non-Profit Financial Management: 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Columbus, OH 43235

Apply here: Indeed Job Posting

JOB DESCRIPTION
Job Title: Executive Director; Richland County Mental Health & Recovery Services Board
FLSA Class: Exempt
Reports To: Board of Directors
Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm Position
Location: 87 East First Street, Suite L, Mansfield Ohio, 44902
Travel Requirement: Travel requirements include attendance at conferences, meetings, and other community events

AGENCY OVERVIEW
The Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board per Ohio Revised Code 340, is responsible for planning, funding, monitoring, and evaluating treatment, prevention and support services for people who experience mental, emotional, alcohol and/or drug addiction disorders. The Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board does not provide any direct treatment service, but contracts with six local agencies to provide quality and affordable services for people at critical times in their lives.

POSITION SUMMARY
The Executive Director of the Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board is a highly visible and significant leadership role in Richland County. Working collaboratively with the Board of Directors, this agency of seven employees oversees a system of services which offers opportunities for recovery and hope for a better life. The agency's future vision and direction is to build upon its solid reputation and increase its visibility as a strong and impactful community partner.
The Executive Director reports to a 9-member volunteer Board of Directors whose members are appointed by the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health and the Richland County Commissioners. Reporting to the Board of Directors, the Executive Director ensures an effective and efficient system of care in Richland County that promotes quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment, advocacy, and support services to Richland County residents in need. The Executive Director serves as the Chief Executive Officer of Board staff and administration, is responsible for transferring Board directives into tangible results and oversees and acts as a steward of public funds.
The Executive Director helps lead a team of seven, including the Associate Director/Chief Financial Officer, Director of Information Technology, Director of Clinical Programs and Services, Finance Administrative Assistant, Enrollment and Billing Coordinator, and Executive Administrative Assistant and Records Custodian. The position is also responsible for building and maintaining relationships with Federal, State, County and local elected officials and employees; Board members; Board funded service providers and other relevant agency representatives; vendors; consultants; attorneys, service recipients; family members; community leaders; and the general public.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Serve as the Chief Executive and at the will of the Board of Directors. Organize and develop Board of Director meeting agendas. Responsible to the Board in providing leadership to realize the Board's mission, vision and strategic direction as set by the Board.
• Assure that all local, state, and federal laws and rules pertaining to the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board operations and functions are strictly adhered to.
• Assure that community assessments occur to ensure that the behavioral health care delivery system is responding to the changing behavioral health needs of all residents of Richland County and that gaps are addressed in the strategic plan.
• Assure through planning and evaluation that mental health, substance use disorder and dual diagnosis rehabilitation services, delivered by contract providers, are accessible, of high quality, cost effective and accountable.
• Assure that there are adequate resources available to meet reasonable levels of service demand by promoting the acquisition of public and private funds through advocacy for local levy, state, federal and other resources.
• Assure that Board resources meet the highest accountability standards and are managed within budget guidelines established by the Board of Directors.
• Provide timely, accurate, and appropriate information to the Board of Directors that enables the Board to meet its statutory obligations and mission, vision, and strategic directions.
• Employ, train, supervise, evaluate, and discipline, including termination, such employees and consultants as may be necessary to carry out the work of the Board.
• Promote cultural competence in the provision and administration of services funded by the Board and within the Mental Health and Recovery Services Board itself.
• Develop and maintain key relationships with governmental, business, community, legislative, and other behavioral health and human services leaders to further the mission, vision and strategic direction of the Board.
• Ensure that open and productive lines of communication are developed and maintained with consumers and families and with other behavioral health and human services providing systems, county and state departments, community, and other Board Executive Directors.
• Develop operational policies and procedures consistent with the intent of Board decisions. Implement and administer policies and procedures that achieve accountability indicators.
• Maintain ultimate responsibility for procuring, proper disposition, and accountability for all funds managed by the Board. Manage the operations of the Board office within the Board approved budget. Authorize County Auditor to issue warrants for payment of Board approved obligations as authorized by Board of Directors.
• Recommend to the Board of Directors changes in policies and procedures that are needed to ensure that the Board's mission, vision and strategic direction are realized.
• Develop and negotiate, subject to Board approval, purchase of services arrangements with service and facility providers and vendors in conformity with Chapter 340 of the Ohio Revised Code.
• Engage and advocate for children, youth and adult consumers.
• Prepare an annual report required by Chapter 340 of the Ohio Revised Code for Board approval.
• Perform all duties required by the Ohio Revised Code and such other duties as may be directed by the Board of Directors.
• Maintains confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with 42 CFR Part 2, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) and established procedures  Ensures effective community stakeholder engagement for the development and promotion of levy campaigns.
• Represents the Board as the official spokesperson and develops community support for the Board mission.
• Oversees services and facilities provided, operated, contracted, or supported by the Board to the extend of determining that programs are being administered in conformity with Chapter 340 of the Revised Code and regulations of the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health.

• Each board of alcohol, drug addiction, and mental health services shall employ a qualified mental health or addiction services professional with experience in administration or a professional administrator with experience in mental health services or addiction services, in accordance with the Ohio Revised Code Section 340.04.
• Minimum of a bachelor’s degree. Preference for a master’s degree in business administration, Counseling, Law, Clinical Psychology, Healthcare Administration, Public Administration, Social Services, Social Work, or a related field. Exceptions to the education requirement may be made based on professional experience.
• 5 years of administrative experience in the mental health and/or addiction services field.
• A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (e.g. Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

• Management principles and practices
• Mental health and addiction program development, marketing, and regulatory requirements
• Budget development and administration
• Grant writing and funding sources
• Strategic planning and performance improvement
• Community and agency resources available to individuals with mental health and addiction needs
• Federal and Ohio mental health and addiction laws
• Employment laws, rules, and regulations
• Board governance, including familiarity with Roberts Rules of Order, Ohio Sunshine Laws, and Public Records Law and Policy Governance

• Apply management principles with staff and develop/maintain effective working relationships and accountability with contracted providers
• Organize projects and manage multiple tasks simultaneously
• Anticipate and respond to issues on a proactive basis
• Accept flexibility in work schedule and job assignments
• Successfully negotiate contracts
• Adapt to an ever-changing system of care
• Represent the Board and practice in an ethical manner

• Verbal and written communication
• Preparing financial and operational reports
• Maintaining good public and board relations
• Networking with agencies, organizations, and community partners
• Conflict resolution
• Administration and Management of Organizations

• Passion for serving the agency population and enhancing the community
• Strong relationship builder with the ability to communicate the mission to the community
• Transparent and high integrity leadership
• Collaborative team builder  Superior listening skills  Strong strategic and innovative visionary  Excellent presentation and public speaking skills  High degree of emotional intelligence

• The selection process includes resume submission, interviews, references, and background checks.
• Salary is commensurate with qualifications in the range of $95,000 to $130,000. The Richland County Mental Health and Recovery Services Board provides an excellent benefit package, including paid time off, benefit programs, and participation in the Ohio Public Employees Retirement System.

Finance Director

Position Summary

• Fiscal reporting and budget development
• Grant management and reporting
• Payroll oversight
• Audit compliance
• Financial policy development
• Liaison coordination with the County Treasurer, County Auditor, external auditors, and contracted providers

Key Responsibilities

Fiscal Management & Reporting (35%)

• Review and approve funding sources for receipts, payments, and contracts
• Coordinate with the Union County Auditor’s Office
• Review and submit invoices and purchase orders
• Monitor funding allocations and contract utilization
• Maintain master reporting schedules for state and grant requirements

Budget Management (20%)

• Lead financial planning and forecasting
• Prepare the annual budget and revisions for Board approval
• Monitor revenues and expenditures for compliance

Grant Reporting & Management (15%)

• Manage grant fiscal reporting timelines and submissions
• Collaborate with program staff grant budgets and expense tracking
• Ensure compliance with state and federal funding fiscal requirements

Payroll Management (10%)

• Supervise payroll documentation and submission to the County Auditor
• Oversee tracking of sick leave, vacation, and compensatory time

Financial Policies & Analysis (5%)

• Develop and update financial policies and procedures
• Identify and track key financial performance indicators
• Communicate fiscal requirements to contract providers

Records, Board Support & Auditing (15%)

• Prepare financial materials for Board and committee meetings
• Present financial reports and analysis to the Board
• Assist with State audits and provider audit reviews
• Serve as the MHRBUC Privacy and Security Officer

Qualifications

• Experience with public-sector or nonprofit fund accounting
• QuickBooks experience
• Knowledge of county finance systems
• Experience with grant-funded programs

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong understanding of governmental and nonprofit accounting principles
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality requirements
• Ability to manage multiple projects and reporting deadlines
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and spreadsheet software

Working Conditions

• Primarily office-based with occasional travel to provider sites
• Extended periods of computer and financial data review
• Interaction with public agencies, providers, and Board members

Target Hiring Range

To Apply

Employment Type: Full-Time

Minimum Experience: Experienced

Compensation: $61,000-$77,000

Position Description

Office: ADM Board Agency ID: ADM001
Classification Title: Forensic Services Coordinator
Employment Status: Full Time Fair Labor Standard Act Status Exempt
Civil Service Status Classified
Department Clinical Reports to Associate Director of Clinical Services
Job Code 5257 Position Number 535257001
EEO & Salary Classification Professional Salary Pay Grade Three

General Overview
Under the direction of the Associate Director of Clinical Services monitors treatment compliance and progress of people found Not Guilty by Reason of Insanity (NGRI) and defendants found to be Incompetent to Stand Trial-Unrestorable-Criminal Court Jurisdiction (IST-U-CJ) on conditional release commitment in Summit County. Collaborates with ADM Board staff to accomplish departmental goals and objectives.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities
To perform this job successfully, an individual must perform essential duties to expected performance standards. The County of Summit Alcohol, Drug Addiction and Mental Health Services (ADM) Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the ADM Board will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and incumbent employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

o Assists court personnel with template journal entries involving mental health issues and
provides individualized entries as required. Provides consultation to court secretaries
regarding appropriate journal entries.
o Attends court hearings for mentally ill defendants/acquitees in common pleas court or one of
the municipal courts as needed. Informs the court of mental illness issues related to
community safety. Advocates for mental health system and mentally ill defendants/acquitees
as appropriate.
o Ensures individuals with mental illness have a successful transition from the hospital to the
community; that effective risk management procedures are implemented by community
providers and that prompt re-hospitalization, re-institutionalization or detention occurs when
public safety necessitates this level of care.
o Facilitates admission to hospital or outpatient treatment for forensic clients.
o Maintains a database of forensic client information including, but not limited to, information
necessary to monitor treatment and compliance with court orders. Maintains forensic client
files, including but not limited to, journal entries, reports from treatment facilities, and other
documents.
o Maintains monthly, quarterly and daily reports and statistical records regarding forensic clients and treatment.
o Performs duties in conformance with the Forensic Manual, monitors progress and treatment
of Conditional Release clients. Attends state forensic monitor conferences, assigned treatment
agency Forensic Team meetings. Reviews risk assessments and provide consultation to
assigned treatment team staff.

o Provides consultation and support to Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (ODBH) Hospital
treatment staff, Community Support Services, other community providers and ADM Board
regarding the treatment and progress of hospitalized forensic clients. Attends Forensic team
meetings with hospital staff and ODBH as required with treatment team staff.
o Provides consultation to jail staff, Judges, prosecutors and defense attorneys and other court
staff regarding mental health laws, issues and diagnoses.
o Provides training regarding forensic status to community organizations such as bar
associations, chemical dependency treatment facilities, facilities for individuals with
developmental disabilities and other organizations.
o Serve as a liaison between the mentally ill defendants/acquitees, the court, the community
and the ODBH Regional Psychiatric Hospitals.
o Monitors mentally ill defendants who have been arrested, have been ordered to be evaluated
for competency and sanity or have been found NGRI or ISTU-CJ.
o Assists with Summit County CIT program as needed.
o Pull daily jail census reports and send to relevant stakeholders
o Works assigned schedule, exhibits regular and predictable attendance and works overtime as
required to meet workload demands.

Other Duties and Responsibilities
The listing of duties and requirements listed in this description should in no manner imply that these are the only responsibilities to be performed by the employee who fills this position. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change any time, with or without notice. The outline of responsibilities above may vary without materially changing either the job classification or pay grade.

Scope of Supervision
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Equipment Operated
Computer; copier; printer; telephone and other standard office equipment/software.

Contacts with Others
Community, State, County and ADM Board Service Providers’ representatives, vendors, court officials and staff; attorneys; law enforcement officials; jail behavioral health employees; clients and client’s family members.

Confidential Data
Maintains confidentiality of sensitive records and treatment information, client files and protected health information in compliance with Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and established procedures.

Working Conditions
Work is performed in a typical office environment with minimal exposure to dirt and dust and occasional exposure to outdoor temperatures. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet and occasionally moderate with typical office sounds and conversations of others able to be heard throughout the office area. This position requires travel to and regular work within the Summit County Courthouses.

Physical Demands / Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly exhibits manual dexterity when working on the computer and typing and frequently talks and hears when working with clients, court officials and other job contacts. The employee frequently sits for extended periods of time, stands and walks. Vision demands include close, relatively detailed vision, with the ability to adjust focus when typing or reading a computer screen. Employee occasionally lifts up to 15 pounds when moving files, boxes, equipment and other items.

o Ability to safely and successfully perform the position’s essential duties and responsibilities
consistent with ADA, Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and other federal, state and local
standards, including meeting qualitative and quantitative productive standards.

o Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance consistent with ADA, FMLA and other federal,
state and local standards.
o Must be able to hear, listen and speak clearly on the telephone.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
o Knowledge of: mental illness diagnoses, medications and treatments; criminal justice
processes; mental health system and regulatory requirements; Ohio mental health laws;
mental health services; client rights; social work ethics; mental health program development;
community and agency resources available to individuals with mental illnesses and/or
addictions; local community mental health and social service network.
o Ability to: understand, interpret and apply laws, rules and regulations; actively listen and
provide feedback; maintain objectivity during case hearings; set work priorities; respond to
issues on a proactive basis and recommend viable solutions; organize work projects and
manage multiple tasks simultaneously;; accomplish short and long range objectives and goals;
exhibit flexibility in work schedule and job assignments; maintain confidential and sensitive
information; develop and maintain effective working relationships with clients and other job
contacts; maintain accurate and complete work records and files.
o Skill in: verbal and written communications; application of Microsoft Office software including
Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point, and other job software; operation of standard office
equipment.

Qualifications
An appropriate combination of education, training, course work and experience may qualify an applicant to demonstrate required knowledge, skills, and abilities. An example of an acceptable qualification is:
o Master’s Degree in Social Work (preferred), Counseling, or related field and a minimum of five
years of experience working in the mental health field.
o Ability to document identity and employment eligibility within three (3) days of original
appointment as a condition of employment in compliance with Immigration Reform and
Control Act requirements.

Licensure or certification requirement
o A valid driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
Professional Certifications or licensure
o Active State of Ohio Professional Clinical Counselor (PCC) or Licensed Independent Social
Worker (LISW) preferred. Active Licensed Social Worker (LSW) or Professional Counselor (PC)
may be considered with over seven years’ experience.

Employee Understanding and Agreement

I understand, and will perform to the expected performance standard, the duties and requirements specified in this position description.
_________________________________ Printed Name of Employee
______________________________________ Signature
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_____________________________________ Signature
Date Signed ___________ Date of Next Review 01/01/28
Date Approved 01/15/26 Version Date 01/15/26

• ​Responsible for researching and maintaining a repository of evidenced based/informed standards of care, strategies, and models for use in program utilization, service review, and efficiency oversight;
• Monitors, identifies, and communicates risks and opportunities to improve service delivery across the behavioral health system and with community partners;
• Collaborate with providers, system partners, and stakeholders to promote and set behavioral health standards of care and positively impact the client experience;
• Work collaboratively with Clinical Department staff to review provider submitted reports and make data informed recommendations for improvement related to program oversight;
• Work collaboratively with StarkMHAR facilitated coalitions to identify areas of system opportunity and recommend strategies to address gaps;
• Responsible for oversight of established non-specialization programs of the full treatment continuum that fall under priority areas 3, 4 and 5;
• Responsible to maintain relationships with providers and stakeholders needed to coordinate, troubleshoot, and identify potential areas for enhancements, efficiencies, and behavioral health system solutions for system success;
• Manages and facilitates meetings and trainings with providers, vendors, contractors, and stakeholders as appropriate;
• Ensures a high degree of family and consumer involvement in all aspects of initiatives;
• Ensures that work activities are delivered in a culturally and linguistically competent, trauma informed manner in accordance with evidence-based practices;
• Assists in providing trauma informed and cultural and linguistic competent responses to the public and clients/consumers who are seeking information and assistance with behavioral health questions or system navigation by phone, email, website, or walk-ins;
• Attends and represents StarkMHAR on community & state committees and at community events & trainings as requested/required;
• Must work congenially and cooperatively with co-workers and affiliated boards and providers;
• Assumes additional responsibilities and performs special projects as needed to support the operations of StarkMHAR;

• Education, Training and/or Experience Master’s Degree in Human Services or related field and five (5) years’ behavioral health program administration experience required;
• Experience with system improvement and system level oversight preferred;
• Project Management experience preferred.
• Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Personal Characteristics Working knowledge of OhioMHAS services and regulations governing behavioral health system;
• Expertise in implementing behavioral health programs for youth and adults;
• Experience in macro level behavioral health systems; Experience with and knowledge about youth and adult service organizations, including education, justice, developmental disability, behavioral health, and job & family services;
• Skilled with Microsoft applications including intranet and internet usage;
• Ability to create system change;
• Certification, Licenses, Registrations Dependent clinical licensure required with independent clinical licensure preferred;

• Nature of work requires ability to operate standard business office equipment.
• Requires ability to communicate and exchange information, collect, compile and prepare work documents, set-up and maintain work files.
• Travel by automobile may be required occasionally.

• Work performed in a general office environment.
• May require availability for additional hours during peak periods.
• Requires periodic participation and attendance at organization sponsored events and meetings.
• Travel by automobile may be required on occasion