The Ohio Department of Health’s Bureau of Health Improvement and Wellness

is seeking one (1) candidate to fill our available Behavioral Health Workforce Program Coordinator (Human Services Program Consultant) position.

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The Ohio Department of Health is dedicated to providing public health leadership and services throughout the state. Through our many bureaus and offices, we address a variety of public health challenges, including:

Preventing and controlling of the spread of infectious diseases;

Providing direction, support, and coordination in preventing, preparing for, and responding to events that threaten the public’s health;

Building strong communities to enable Ohioans of all ages and abilities to live disease and injury-free;

Addressing health inequities and disparities, and supporting access to comprehensive, integrated healthcare for all;

Assessing and monitoring environmental factors that potentially impact public health;

Assuring quality in healthcare facilities, healthcare services, and environmental health through smart regulation.

Our Department is comprised of a diverse and inclusive workforce committed to public health and public service. We invest in each employee through a competitive total compensation package (including medical, dental, and vision insurance), annual wage increases, tuition reimbursement, health and wellness incentives, work-life balance, and promotional opportunities. In addition, the Ohio Department of Health is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

We seek passionate, high-performing candidates, innovative thinkers, and professional and courteous service providers—if this sounds like you, continue reading below to learn more about this opportunity!

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Official Position Description

40% - Acts as program consultant for behavioral health workforce programs targeting underserved areas of Ohio (e.g., Ohio Substance Use Disorder Professional Loan Repayment Initiative, Ohio Physician Loan Repayment Program (OPLRP) Medication- Assisted Treatment Enhancement, National Health Service Corps [NHSC] Substance Use Disorder Workforce Loan Repayment Program). Collaborates with Primary Care Office Workforce Program Coordinator in operation of additional workforce programs that include behavioral health providers (e.g., State Loan Repayment Program [SLRP], [OPLRP],J-1 Visa Waiver Program). Interfaces with the NHSC on behalf of Ohio sites (e.g., certified opioid treatment programs (OTPs), office-based opioid treatment facilities (OBOTs), non-opioid substance use disorder treatment facilities, and other safety net sites and clinicians (e.g., behavioral health professionals, substance use disorder counselors, registered nurses, pharmacists). Provides technical assistance to clinicians seeking placement in Ohio and to sites seeking recruitment/retention assistance. Monitors provider placements through onsite visits, telephone contact, and/or reporting forms for compliance with program requirements and/or eligibility for continued program participation. Assists in developing materials (e.g., fact sheets, application forms, website information) and/or presenting information about underserved area practice opportunities and recruitment/retention programs to health profession students, practitioners, and community groups. Assists in developing recruitment/retention initiatives (e.g., identifies potential funding sources, legislative changes and policy and procedure revisions) to address unmet health care needs of underserved Ohioans with other state and local partners (e.g., state agencies, professional associations, non-profits).

20% - Provides technical assistance to researcher regarding mental health Health Professional Shortage Area applications in support of behavioral health provider recruitment/retention programs as needed. Assesses candidate, site and community needs (e.g. requests, obtains and evaluates information, such as area of discipline and specialty, practice location and type, use of sliding fee scale for patients) to determine recruitment/retention program(s) best suited to individual and local

situations; matches candidate and site needs and makes appropriate referrals; assists in preparation of contract offers to selected state loan repayment program candidates; facilitates candidate and site applications to NHSC programs; prepares J- 1 Visa Waiver Program applications for federal submission.

15% - Assists in preparing Primary Care Office and SLRP grant applications, including development of goals, objectives, activities, outcomes, timelines, budget estimates, and evaluation plans. Reviews and recommends approval/disapproval of applications for state loan repayment, NHSC, and J-1 Visa Waiver programs. Assists in monitoring and evaluating spending for state loan repayment program participants.

25% - Prepares and maintains required records for use in preparing progress/performance reports for federal grants. Develops materials and coordinates promotion of recruitment/retention programs with interested parties (e.g. health professions training programs, statewide associations, licensure boards). Assesses training needs related to program policies and procedures and develops and delivers training. Prepares articles on recruitment/retention activities for inclusion in newsletters. Travels to training and conferences to keep abreast of developments affecting workforce programs, and to expand knowledge and skills related to coordination of recruitment/retention programs. Reviews and responds to inquiries and complaints related to recruitment/retention programs from candidates, participants, sites, and other interested parties. Operates personal computer to enter and retrieve data regarding candidates and sites, and generates reports regarding recruitment/retention activity. As assigned, serves as a member of a Disaster Recovery/Business Resumption Team, Incident Response Team, or similar public health response team which may include the conduct of operations on a 24/7 basis at remote locations.

Minimum Qualifications

1.Completion of undergraduate core program in social or behavioralscience, health or pre-medicine or comparable field; 18 mos. exp. indelivery of human services, health care services or medical assistancein governmental, community or private human support services agencyor medical provider.

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2.Completion of graduate core program in social or behavioral scienceor medicine-related or comparable field; 6 mos. exp. in delivery ofhuman services, health care services or medical assistance ingovernmental, community or private human support services agency ormedical provider.

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3.Equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment notedabove.

Major Worker Characteristics

Knowledge of: (1) clinician recruitment strategies, (2) health care safety net provider delivery models (i.e., primary care, mental health), (3) health care workforce planning, (4) health care needs assessments, (5) health care needs of urban & rural underserved areas & populations, (6) public relations, (7) human relations, (8)* agency policies & procedures (e.g., ODH, Office of Health Policy policies & procedures), (9)* social sciences (i.e., public health, health administration, hospital administration, public administration, community health education, nursing), (10) interviewing, (11) business (e.g., contract preparation), (12) budgeting, (13)* government structure & process (e.g., grants administration, state loan repayment rules & regulations)

Skill in: (15) word processing (e.g., Microsoft Office software), (16) equipment operations (e.g., personal computer)

Ability to: (20) understand practical field of study (e.g., public health, primary care),

(21)define problems, collect data, establish facts & draw valid conclusions, (22) usestatistical analysis, (23) prepare meaningful, concise & accurate reports, (24) prepare & deliver speeches before specialized audiences & general public, (25) handle sensitive inquiries from & contacts with officials & general public, (26) deal with many variables & determine specific action, (27) maintain accurate records, (28) originate &/or edit articles for publication, (29) resolve complaints from angry citizens & government officials

(*) Developed after employment.

Must be able to provide own transportation.

Educational Transcript Requirements

Official educational transcripts are required for all post-high school educational accomplishments, coursework, or degrees claimed on the application. Applicants will be required to submit an official transcript prior to receiving a formal offer of employment. Failure to provide transcripts within 5 working days of being requested will cause the applicant to be eliminated from further consideration.

Please note that a transcript is considered "official" only if it is an original copy from

the educational institution and includes an institutional watermark, ink stamp or embossed stamp. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. ODH reserves the right to assess the academic credibility of an educational entity's award of a putative degree.

Enhanced Selection Process

ALL ANSWERS TO THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUPPORTED BY THE WORK EXPERIENCE/EDUCATION PROVIDED ON YOUR CIVIL SERVICE APPLICATION.

Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria:

Undergraduate or advanced degree in social or behavioral science, health, or pre-medicine

Experience in healthcare program planning, development, and implementation Experience working with behavioral health or substance use disorder professionals in training or in practice

Experience in evaluating compliance with federal/state program criteria Experience in providing consultation/technical assistance to community health centers, community mental health agencies, opioid treatment programs, or other substance use disorder treatment facilities

Experience or coursework in program budgeting

Experience in writing reports, articles, web content, and correspondence Experience with computer software (e.g., Word, Access, Excel, PowerPoint) Experience in preparing and delivering presentations

Experience in grant writing

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, active disciplinary record, and work record.

Application Procedures

All applicants must submit a completed Ohio Civil Service Application using the online TALEO System. Paper applications will not be considered. Applicants must clearly indicate how they meet the minimum qualifications and/or position specific minimum qualifications. Applicants are also encouraged to document any experience, education and/or training related to the job duties above. An assessment of these criteria may be conducted to determine the applicants who are interviewed.

Background Check 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.

Additional Information

Unless required by legislation or union contract, the selected candidate will begin at Pay Grade 12, Step 1 of the SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule, with an opportunity for a pay increase after six (6) months of satisfactory performance.

This position will report to 246 N High Street, Columbus, OH 43215