Deputy Director of Crisis Services (Deputy Director 5) - PN: 20039238
State of Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, United States, 43224
Job Title
Deputy Director of Crisis Services (Deputy Director 5) – PN: 20039238 (260000OL)
Organization Behavioral Health
Location James A. Rhodes Office Tower, 36 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule Full‑time, Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (FLEX)
Compensation Commensurate with education/experience; pay range: 45 on the E2 Exempt Pay Range Schedule.
Primary Job Skills Executive Leadership, Business, Budgeting, Planning & Development, Policy Direction, Program Management, Organizational Development; building consensus, building trust, consultation, leading others, organizing and planning, visionary thinking.
Job Overview The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is committed to providing comprehensive, person‑centered care to Ohioans. The Deputy Director of Crisis Services leads the statewide crisis response network, including the 988 line, Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS), and community crisis systems, shaping the future of crisis care across the state.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership : Define goals and objectives for Ohio’s crisis services system; develop and implement statewide strategies to improve care.
Program Oversight : Direct and monitor programs such as MRSS, 988, and community crisis systems; ensure integration into Ohio’s system of care.
Policy Development & Compliance : Formulate policies, procedures, and administrative rules; ensure compliance with federal and state laws through ongoing evaluation.
Funding & Resource Management : Make funding recommendations in collaboration with financial leadership; oversee resource allocation to support system growth.
Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies; represent the agency on boards, committees, and commissions.
Legislative & Regulatory Leadership : Review and analyze legislation; develop administrative rules; prepare executive briefings and policy papers.
Collaboration & Outreach : Foster engagement with the Center of Excellence and system partners; drive initiatives to enhance service delivery and expand capacity.
Public Representation : Serve as a representative for the agency at conferences, meetings, and public forums; support agency response to inquiries and media requests.
Senior Leadership Contribution : Participate in agency leadership team; identify policy trends and collaborate on major planning activities.
Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this position; however, preferred experience and knowledge include:
Experience serving in a Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Division Director, or equivalent leadership role.
Demonstrated experience directly supervising senior leaders, managers, or multiple programmatic teams, including performance management and staff development.
Background in behavioral health, public health, human services, fiscal management, or criminal justice systems.
Experience working within state or local government or publicly funded systems.
Demonstrated success in policy development, legislative analysis, or regulatory implementation.
Demonstrated success in developing metrics and articulating regularly reported outcomes.
Benefits Overview
Medical coverage
Free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
Paid time off (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, etc.)
Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Application Procedures To be considered, apply online through
careers.ohio.gov . Submit all required supplemental questions and official transcripts for post‑secondary education. Transcripts must be official and submitted before a formal offer; failure to provide within five (5) business days results in disqualification.
Background Check Notice The final selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check. A positive urinalysis for illegal drug use also results in disqualification.
ADA Statement Ohio is a disability‑inclusion state. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in all employment opportunities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.
Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace. Use of marijuana (recreational or non‑medical) is prohibited. This position may be subject to additional restrictions per the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.
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Organization Behavioral Health
Location James A. Rhodes Office Tower, 36 30 East Broad Street, 36th Floor, Columbus, OH 43215
Schedule Full‑time, Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (FLEX)
Compensation Commensurate with education/experience; pay range: 45 on the E2 Exempt Pay Range Schedule.
Primary Job Skills Executive Leadership, Business, Budgeting, Planning & Development, Policy Direction, Program Management, Organizational Development; building consensus, building trust, consultation, leading others, organizing and planning, visionary thinking.
Job Overview The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is committed to providing comprehensive, person‑centered care to Ohioans. The Deputy Director of Crisis Services leads the statewide crisis response network, including the 988 line, Mobile Response and Stabilization Services (MRSS), and community crisis systems, shaping the future of crisis care across the state.
Key Responsibilities
Strategic Leadership : Define goals and objectives for Ohio’s crisis services system; develop and implement statewide strategies to improve care.
Program Oversight : Direct and monitor programs such as MRSS, 988, and community crisis systems; ensure integration into Ohio’s system of care.
Policy Development & Compliance : Formulate policies, procedures, and administrative rules; ensure compliance with federal and state laws through ongoing evaluation.
Funding & Resource Management : Make funding recommendations in collaboration with financial leadership; oversee resource allocation to support system growth.
Stakeholder Engagement : Build and maintain relationships with local, state, and federal agencies; represent the agency on boards, committees, and commissions.
Legislative & Regulatory Leadership : Review and analyze legislation; develop administrative rules; prepare executive briefings and policy papers.
Collaboration & Outreach : Foster engagement with the Center of Excellence and system partners; drive initiatives to enhance service delivery and expand capacity.
Public Representation : Serve as a representative for the agency at conferences, meetings, and public forums; support agency response to inquiries and media requests.
Senior Leadership Contribution : Participate in agency leadership team; identify policy trends and collaborate on major planning activities.
Qualifications There are no minimum qualifications for this position; however, preferred experience and knowledge include:
Experience serving in a Deputy Director, Assistant Director, Division Director, or equivalent leadership role.
Demonstrated experience directly supervising senior leaders, managers, or multiple programmatic teams, including performance management and staff development.
Background in behavioral health, public health, human services, fiscal management, or criminal justice systems.
Experience working within state or local government or publicly funded systems.
Demonstrated success in policy development, legislative analysis, or regulatory implementation.
Demonstrated success in developing metrics and articulating regularly reported outcomes.
Benefits Overview
Medical coverage
Free dental, vision and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
Paid time off (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, etc.)
Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
Application Procedures To be considered, apply online through
careers.ohio.gov . Submit all required supplemental questions and official transcripts for post‑secondary education. Transcripts must be official and submitted before a formal offer; failure to provide within five (5) business days results in disqualification.
Background Check Notice The final selected candidate must undergo a criminal background check. A positive urinalysis for illegal drug use also results in disqualification.
ADA Statement Ohio is a disability‑inclusion state. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access, inclusion, and reasonable accommodation in all employment opportunities, in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act and other applicable laws.
Drug‑Free Workplace The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace. Use of marijuana (recreational or non‑medical) is prohibited. This position may be subject to additional restrictions per the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.
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