Mental Health Performance Improvement Director

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health; Northfield Center Township (OH); On-site; USD 92,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health seeks a Performance Improvement Director to lead system-wide performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives, coordinating with Hospital Services and the Hospital Executive Committee. The role emphasizes policy development, accreditation readiness, and data reporting across Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare facilities.

Ideal candidates will have education in business or mental health administration and relevant experience in behavioral health

Qualifications

• Undergraduate core program in business administration or mental health technology.
• Graduate core program in public administration or business administration.
• 12 months of experience in the area to be assigned or the equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement performance improvement and quality assurance plans on a system-wide basis.
• Coordinate with the Hospital Services.
• Work with Hospital Executive Committee, department heads, chairs and team leaders.
• Examine PI/QA plans and policies to recommend changes.
• Develop programs and policies for Active Psychiatric Treatment and Recovery.
• Ensure facility performance and compliance with accrediting bodies.
• Monitor Joint Commission required functions.
• Oversee nurse chart reviews for quality of care and compliance.
• Manage NRIs national benchmarking data.
• Prepare and submit computer generated reports.
• Stay current with trends and changes.
• Participate in or chair committees and PI/QA teams; attend meetings and trainings.
• Serve as legal liaison to DBH legal staff and Attorney General's Office.

Skills

Mental Health

Behavioral Health

Executive Leadership

Policy Direction

Regulatory Compliance

Planning and Development

Active Learning

Analyzation

Attention to Detail

Collaboration

Continuous Improvement

Developing Others

Innovation

Presenting

Organizing and Planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in business administration or mental health technology

Graduate core program in public administration or business administration

12 months of experience in area to be assigned or equivalent

Job description

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health seeks a Performance Improvement Director to lead system-wide performance improvement and quality assurance initiatives, coordinating with Hospital Services and the Hospital Executive Committee. The role emphasizes policy development, accreditation readiness, and data reporting across Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare facilities.

Ideal candidates will have education in business or mental health administration and relevant experience in behavioral health