Forensic Admissions Coordinator | Program Administrator 2

This position is located in Cincinnati, Ohio
The mission of the Ohio Department of Mental Health and Addiction Services (OhioMHAS) is to provide statewide leadership of a high-quality mental health and addiction prevention, treatment and recovery system that is effective and valued by all Ohioans.
What You'll Do:

• Assists Legal Assurance Administrator in forensic program direction: acts for administrator to respond to programmatic issues & inquiries regarding forensic product line, including but not limited to RTC education, consult to clinical staff, probate court liaison, staff education. Manages admission referrals (e.g. adheres to admissions criteria established by Ohio Department of Mental Health (ODMH) policies/procedures, Joint Commission (JC) & Medicare/Medicaid standards, Ohio Revised Code (ORC), & other local, state & federal standards to accomplish admissions process, screens admissions, develops & evaluates a rotation system for placing admitted patients on units.
• Ensures all paperwork & medical records required for admissions are obtained & accessible to clinical staff. Arranges interstate & intrastate transfers (i.e. Veterans Administration, compact states etc.) Monitors & Coordinates guardianship process, and inputs data into PCS relative to guardianship.
• Provides coverage for Legal Assurance Administrator and Forensic Coordinator. Participates on committees when required for departmental Quality Assurance. Participates in QA development, monitoring, and data collection.

What's in it for you:
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

• Quality, affordable, and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans.

Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance

• Dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums are free after completed eligibility period . Length of eligibility period is dependent on union representation.

Time Away From Work and Work/Life Balance

• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, and sick leave
• 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth/Adoption leave

Employee Development Funds

• The State of Ohio offers a variety of educational and professional development funding that varies based on whether you are a union-exempt employee or a union-represented employee.

Ohio Public Employees Retirement System

• OPERS is the retirement system for State of Ohio employees. The employee contributes 10% of their salary towards their retirement. The employer contributes an amount equal to 14% of the employee's salary. Visit the OPERS website for more information.

Deferred Compensation

• The Ohio Deferred Compensation program is a 457(b) voluntary retirement savings plan. Visit the Ohio Deferred Compensation website for more information.

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.
Qualifications
Completion of undergraduate core program in business administration, management science or public administration; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position.
-Or completion of undergraduate core program in academic field commensurate with program area to be assigned per approved Position Description on file; 2 yrs. trg. or 2 yrs. exp. in supervisory, administrative &/or managerial position or staff position involving planning, research &/or policy/procedure development.
-Or 4 yrs. trg. or 4 yrs. exp. in business administration management science or public administration.
-Or 1 yr. exp. as Program Administrator 1, 63122.
-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications For Employment noted above