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Job description
Job Description - Chief Executive Officer, DBH Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare Hospital – PN: QQ)
Organization
Agency Contact Name and Information : Stone Adams (Senior Clinical Recruitment Specialist) -
Work Location
Northcoast Behavioral Health 1756 Sagamore Road Northfield 44067
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield
Compensation : Commensurate with education/experience
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours : Varies
Union : Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
Technical Skills : Operations, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Management, Management
Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Critical Thinking, Decision Making, Growth Mindset, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Visionary Thinking
Agency Overview
Chief Executive Officer
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Institution Superintendent
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.
Job Description
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
1756 Sagamore Rd Northfield, Ohio 44067
Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare (NBH) operates as a critical component of Ohio’s state-operated psychiatric hospital system within the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH). As part of this coordinated statewide network of regional psychiatric hospitals, NBH works in close partnership with sister facilities to ensure consistent standards of care, operational alignment, and system-wide responsiveness to the behavioral health needs of Ohio’s communities.
Through this integrated state hospital network, NBH contributes to shared clinical protocols, quality initiatives, workforce strategies, forensic coordination, and emergency response planning that strengthen Ohio’s public behavioral health infrastructure.
NBH delivers evidence-based treatment through a multidisciplinary team of psychiatrists, nurses, psychologists, social workers, and other behavioral health professionals who work collaboratively to promote recovery, stability, and successful reintegration into the community. In addition to individualized treatment planning, NBH emphasizes trauma-informed care, person-centered recovery, and strong partnerships with local mental health boards, community providers, and support networks.
As a safety-net provider, NBH also serves court-referred individuals through forensic services, ensuring access to high-quality care while supporting community safety. The hospital is committed to fostering hope, dignity, and empowerment for every person it serves.
As one of Ohio’s major state-operated psychiatric hospitals, NBH serves as a regional hub for inpatient psychiatric services while supporting statewide forensic capacity and inter-facility collaboration. The Chief Executive Officer partners with DBH Central Office and fellow hospital CEOs to ensure alignment in policy implementation, regulatory compliance, performance metrics, and strategic initiatives designed to advance the statewide behavioral health continuum.
What you’ll do:
Lead Hospital Operations – Oversee the administration of a state-operated psychiatric hospital serving clients with complex mental health needs.
Shape the Future of Mental Health Care – Develop, implement, and evaluate a unified mental health delivery system, ensuring facility‑wide programs align with DBH policy and community needs.
Build & Support Teams – Supervise top‑level leaders and ensure accountability across all departments.
Drive Quality & Compliance – Maintain accreditation standards (The Joint Commission, Medicaid, Medicare), ensuring services meet or exceed regulatory and professional benchmarks.
Strengthen Community Partnerships – Collaborate with community mental health boards, Alcohol, Drug Addiction & Mental Health Services Boards, and local agencies to deliver integrated services in both hospital and community settings.
Oversee Budget & Growth – Develop and manage multimillion‑dollar budgets, approve facility projects (renovations, expansions, capital planning), and ensure fiscal responsibility.
Represent & Advocate – Serve as the face of the facility, building trust with staff, unions, community partners, law enforcement, families, and the public.
Lead Through Challenge – Provide steady leadership during crises (emergency codes, outages, public health events), ensuring continuity of care and staff safety.
Advance System Integration – Collaborate with DBH Central Office and peer hospital CEOs to strengthen Ohio’s coordinated state hospital network, drive system‑wide quality improvement initiatives, support workforce sustainability strategies, and ensure consistent standards of care across facilities.
This position is unclassified per 124.11 (A) (9), Ohio Revised Code.
Why Work for the State of Ohio
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.
Qualifications
What you'll bring:
Completion of undergraduate core program in human services or health services related management field; 4 yrs. work exp. as a supervisor of programs or services that provide behavioral healthcare services to individuals in area related to vacancy; 2 yrs. work exp. in budget management; 1 yr. work exp. in public relations.
OR
The equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Primary Job Skill: Executive Leadership
Technical Skills: Management, Operations, Risk Management, Regulatory Compliance
Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Attention to Detail, Decision Making, Growth Mindset, Problem Solving, Strategic Thinking, Visionary Thinking
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.
Supplemental Information
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 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.
ADA Statement
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.
Drug-Free Workplace
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.
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