Division Director

Central Clinic Behavioral Health; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental and vision coverage

Licensure supervision and support

PTO and paid holidays

401(k) after one year

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

Central Clinic Behavioral Health is seeking a Division Director for the Central Connection division in Hamilton County. The role leads program development, service delivery, and strategic planning in collaboration with the COO and CEO to meet countywide behavioral health needs.

Ideal candidates will have a Master's degree and Ohio licensure with supervisory designation, 10+ years of leadership, and experience with Medicaid/managed care.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and independent Ohio licensure with supervisory designation.
• Minimum of ten years of supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience.
• Background of Medicaid, managed care, and/or care coordination settings.
• Direct experience within the Hamilton County behavioral health service system.
• Understanding of Medicaid, Managed Care and strong knowledge of Ohio Rise.
• Understanding of the Probate System.
• Preferred experience collaborating with Jobs and Family Services, Developmental Disabilities, and Juvenile Court.
• Preferred understanding of regulatory standards.
• Preferred use of electronic medical records.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Central Connection Division, promoting a culture with commitment to community, compassion, wellness, teamwork, and accountability.
• Oversee program development, service delivery, and achievement of program goals.
• Support long-term strategic planning with the COO/CEO to align with mission and countywide needs.
• Lead talent acquisition and team development for the Central Connection division.
• Supervise program managers, clinical supervisors, and staff to foster engagement and effective service delivery.
• Build and maintain community partnerships with key stakeholders and funders.
• Monitor performance and outcomes to identify opportunities for improvement and innovation.

Skills

Leadership

Budget management

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic planning

Education

Master's degree

OH licensure with supervisory designation

Tools

Electronic medical records

Job description

Program / Department:

Central Connection

Position

Division Director

Employment Type

Full-time

About Us

At Central Clinic Behavioral Health, our mission is to inspire meaningful change by creating options and choices through compassionate approaches to behavioral health services that foster recovery and resiliency for children, adults, families, and communities. Our goal is to connect the right people to the right behavioral health service at the right time. One person’s healing has a cascading effect that not only helps one, but also the wellness of the family and ultimately the community. We serve all communities with dignity and dedication and believe everyone deserves access to high-quality, compassionate care. Our employees are the heart of that mission.

Why Work with Us?

Our Award-Winning Culture:

As a 5-time Top Workplace Award winner, our employees are at the core of everything we do, and we are committed to fostering a culture rooted in teamwork, open-mindedness, and accountability where everyone feels supported and empowered to grow—both professionally and personally. We prioritize employee wellness, ongoing training, and a collaborative environment where everyone’s voice matters. You will find a community of professionals who support each other—and our clients—with compassion and respect.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Competitive salary with annual increases based on merit / performance
• Salary increases with new licensures
• Full health, dental and vision insurance with employer contribution
• Clinical supervision and licensure support provided
• Generous paid time off - Year 1 of employment - 4 weeks of PTO AND 11 paid holidays
• Service delivery bonuses, for applicable roles.
• Short - term disability - offered at no cost to all employees
• 401(k) available after one year of employment
• Employee wellness programs
• Ongoing training and CEU opportunities
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Flexible scheduling for many roles

Program Summary:

Central Connection is the front door for public mental health and substance use services for Hamilton County. Central Connection provides assessment, support and connections for individuals and families 24 hours per day, 365 days a year. Services include case management, diagnostic assessments, connection to housing and psychiatric medication management.

The Central Connection Division also includes the Family Access to Integrated Recovery (FAIR) and HOPE for Children and Families (HOPE) programs, as well as various community partnerships.

Position Summary:

• Lead the Central Connection Division, promoting a culture which values commitment to community, compassion, open mindedness, wellness, teamwork, and accountability.
• Oversee overall program development, service delivery, and achievement of program goals.
• In collaboration with Central Clinic COO, and CEO develop and support the long-term strategic planning to ensure Central Connection remains aligned with the mission and vision of Central Clinic and the evolving needs of countywide behavioral health systems.
• Support the talent acquisition of the Central Connection team and lead overall team development.
• Supervise and support program managers, clinical supervisors, and other key staff to foster employee engagement, wellness and professional growth, and effective service delivery.
• Build and maintain strong community partnerships and provide Central Clinic representation, as needed, with various key stakeholders, funders, coalitions, and collaborative initiatives.
• Monitor program performance and outcomes, identifying opportunities for improvement and innovation which meet the needs and demands of countywide mental health and substance abuse systems.
• Identify and address systemic issues that require attention and solutions to continue to improve systemic service delivery and responsiveness throughout the countywide mental health and substance abuse systems.
• Manage and monitor program budgets to ensure fiscal responsibility and sustainability.
• Identify and pursue funding opportunities, including grants and contracts, to expand services and programs.
• Support the talent acquisition of the Central Connection team and lead overall team development.
• Supervise and support program managers, clinical supervisors, and other key staff to foster employee engagement, wellness and professional growth, and effective service delivery.

What We Value in our next Division Director

• Master's degree and independent Ohio licensure with supervisory designation in the mental health field of social work or counseling..
• Minimum of ten years of supervisory, management, and/or leadership experience.
• Background of Medicaid, managed care, and/or care coordination settings.
• Direct experience within the Hamilton County behavioral health service system.
• Understanding of Medicaid, Managed Care and strong knowledge of Ohio Rise.
• Understanding of the Probate System.
• Preferred experience collaborating with Jobs and Family Services, Developmental Disabilities, and Juvenile Court.
• Prerferred understanding of regulatory standards.
• Preferred use of electronic medical records.

Notice of Accommodation

Central Clinic Behavioral Health is committed to complying with the Americans

with Disabilities Act (ADA) and ensuring equal employment opportunities for all

qualified individuals, including individuals with disabilities. If you require a

reasonable accommodation to complete the application process, participate

in the interview process, or otherwise engage in the recruitment process,

All requests for accommodation will be handled in a confidential manner

and will be considered in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.