Mental Health Administrator 3 - Investigations Manager (PN 20048383) (250008U5)
Organization
: Developmental Disabilities - Gallipolis Developmental Center
Agency Contact Name and Information: Gina Silva - Gina.Silva@dodd.ohio.gov
Unposting Date
: Dec 5, 2025, 4:59:00 AM
Work Location
:
Gallipolis Development Center
2500 Ohio Avenue
Gallipolis 45631-1699
Primary Location
: United States of America-OHIO-Gallia County-Gallipolis
Compensation: $32.35/hour
Schedule
: Full-time
Classified Indicator: Unclassified
Union: Exempt from Union
Primary Job Skill
: Mental Health
Technical Skills: Basic Documentation, Technical Documentation, Behavioral Health, Emergency Management, Investigation
Professional Skills: Attention to Detail, Conflict Management, Critical Thinking, Written Communication, Confidentiality
Agency Overview
Join Our Team at Gallipolis Developmental Center!
Accepting applications for Mental Health Administrator 3 - Investigations Manager
One (1) Full-Time Position Available
About Us:
The Department of Developmental Disabilities (DODD) is a trauma informed care agency focused on implementing our core values and providing support to people with developmental disabilities. We oversee a statewide system of supportive services that focus on ensuring the health and safety, supporting access to community participation, and increasing opportunities for meaningful employment. To learn more about DODD click here.
The Gallipolis Developmental Center is located along the Ohio River within the historic city of Gallipolis. We provide off-campus work/habilitative activities provided during the day. In addition, we also have an Activity Center on-ground for habilitation, recreation, work-readiness and therapeutic training for individuals choosing those activities. We also provide a full array of health services, as well.
Job Description
Incident Management & Compliance
- Oversee MUIs and UIs to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely completion of all documentation.
- Monitor and supervise investigative agents, including scheduling, task assignment, and performance oversight.
- Review and direct written reports to ensure adherence to regulations, policies, and procedures.
- Conduct investigations, collect evidence, document findings, and prepare formal reports.
- Analyze incident trends and patterns; develop and recommend preventative strategies.
- Conduct audits to ensure compliance and preparedness for Medicaid and Licensure surveys.
- Develop Plans of Correction and coordinate implementation and follow-up actions.
Leadership & Coordination
- Act as a liaison between investigative staff, the Superintendent, and the Ohio State Highway Patrol.
- Lead staff meetings, disseminate critical information, and assume supervisory responsibilities in the absence of the supervisor.
- Represent the Incident Prevention Unit in meetings, presentations, and interactions with other governmental agencies.
- Participate in disaster planning and serve on assigned committees (e.g., Health & Safety, UIR).
- Serve as Administrator on Call as assigned.
Program Monitoring & Support
- Conduct periodic monitoring of programmatic, dietary, behavioral, and other services to ensure appropriate implementation of individual plans.
- Prepare monitoring reports and collaborate with departments to support QIDPs and other programmatic staff.
- Assist interdisciplinary teams in developing, evaluating, or revising individual habilitation plans.
Training & Development
- Provide training for institutional and regional staff, including new-hire orientation and annual in-service training.
- Assist leadership in developing organizational goals, long-range plans, and provider service agreements.
Administrative Duties
- Maintain required records, documentation, and reports for internal and regulatory purposes.
- Act as a pre-disciplinary hearing officer and participate in other administrative processes as needed.
- Attend Executive Staff meetings and perform additional duties as assigned.
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. To request a reasonable accommodation due to a disability, please contact ADA Coordinator Terry Penn at 614-962-0783 or by email at EEO-DiversityAffairs@dodd.ohio.gov.
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
Minimum Qualifications
- 24 months experience in development & implementation of treatment/habilitation plans for individuals who are mentally ill or developmentally disabled & working as part of inter-disciplinary team to assess individual’s needs & abilities;
- 12 months experience as lead worker providing work direction & training for other employees;
- 12 months of training or 12 months experience in state &/or federal regulations & standards governing care, custody & programming of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers;
- 6 months experience in writing or assisting in development of policies, procedures, goals & objectives of operational unit or program of agency or firm;
- 1 course in manpower planning or 3 months experience scheduling staff to ensure adequate coverage or projecting adequate staff levels;
- 3 months of training in budgeting or 3 months experience preparing or assisting in preparation of budget for operational unit or program of agency or firm.
- Or
- Completion of undergraduate core program in mental health & developmental disabilities technology, social work or comparable field (e.g., child & family community services), special education, psychology or rehabilitation;
- 12 months experience as lead worker providing work direction & training for other employees;
- 12 months of training or 12 months experience in state &/or federal regulations & standards governing care, custody & programming of consumers/residents in mental health or developmental centers;
- 6 months experience in writing or assisting in development of policies, procedures, goals & objectives of operational unit or program of agency or firm;
- 1 course in manpower planning or 3 months experience scheduling staff to ensure adequate coverage or projecting adequate staff levels;
- 3 months of training in budgeting or 3 months experience preparing or assisting in preparation of budget for operational unit or program of agency or firm.
- Or 6 mos. exp. as Mental Health Administrator 2, 65222.
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
- Job Skills: Mental Health
UNUSUAL WORKING CONDITIONS:
Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.
Supplemental Information
Hourly wage will be paid at step 1, unless otherwise specified by collective bargaining agreement or rules outlined in the ORC/OAC.Requires travel throughout State of Ohio & may require overnight stay. Must be willing & able to secure a Driver License OR supply your own transportation.
The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
THE FINAL APPLICANT SELECTED FOR THIS POSITION WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT TO URINALYSIS PRIOR TO THE APPOINTMENT TO TEST FOR ILLEGAL DRUG USE. AN APPLICANT WITH A POSITIVE TEST RESULT WILL 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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