PASRR Program Coordinator (Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2) - 20038160

State of Ohio; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 43,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Ohio is seeking a PASRR Program Coordinator (Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2) to support statewide PASRR processes and ensure regulatory compliance. The role involves coordinating across providers, contributing to policy development, and improving operational efficiency in a collaborative, service-oriented environment.

The position is housed in the PASRR Bureau at Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, with standard M-F hours from 8:00am to 5:00pm and union representation.

Qualifications

• Graduate degree in a human service field as required by an accredited college or university.
• Graduate degree leading to licensure as a licensed professional counselor.
• Graduate degree in other related vocational rehabilitation areas.
• Graduate field of study in human services; 12 months exp. as Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1.
• Bachelor’s degree in professional human services field; licensure pathways may apply.

Responsibilities

• Review clinical documents and records using clinical expertise.
• Apply federal and state PASRR regulations and evolving state policy.
• Make determinations and develop placement and treatment recommendations.
• Coordinate PASRR program requirements for individuals transitioning to nursing facilities.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare program communications.
• Perform outcome reviews and develop analytical reports.
• Create and maintain PASRR databases, spreadsheets, and dashboards.
• Identify workflow improvements within the bureau’s quality framework.

Skills

Counseling & Rehabilitation

Regulatory Compliance

Collaboration

Attention to Detail

Responsiveness

Education

Graduate degree in human services

Graduate degree leading to LPC licensure

Graduate degree in vocational rehabilitation

Graduate field of study in human services

Bachelor’s degree in human services

12 months experience as Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1

Licensure eligibility per OAC 5122-21-03

Experience in developmental disabilities sector

Job description

Job Description - PASRR Program Coordinator (Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2) - 20038160 (260006J3)

Organization

Behavioral Health

Agency Contact Name and Information : [e-mail]

Unposting Date

Sep 25, 2026, 3:59:00 AM

Work Location

James A Rhodes Office Tower 30 East Broad Street Columbus 43215-3430

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus

Compensation : $36.01

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours : M-F; 8:00am-5:00pm

Union : 1199

Primary Job Skill

Counseling and Rehabilitation

Technical Skills : Regulatory Compliance, Counseling and Rehabilitation

Professional Skills : Attention to Detail, Collaboration, Responsiveness

Agency Overview

PASRR Program Coordinator

Rehabilitation Program Specialist 2

Who we are:

At the Ohio Department of Behavioral (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders.

We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, Ohio.

DBH Values:

• Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused)
• Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent)
• Value Driven
• Innovative (Yes Before No)
• Strong Sense of Urgency

Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued.

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team.

Job Description

What you’ll do at DBH:

The PASRR Program Specialist supports statewide Pre‑Admission Screening and Resident Review (PASRR) processes to determine nursing facility appropriateness for individuals with Serious Mental Illness (SMI). This role ensures regulatory compliance, facilitates coordination across providers, and contributes to policy development, quality improvement, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

Clinical Review & Determination

• Review and assess clinical documents and records using clinical expertise and best practices.
• Apply federal and state PASRR regulations, including interpretive intent and evolving state policy initiatives.
• Make determinations and develop individualized placement and treatment recommendations.
• Ensure timely case reviews and documentation to meet federal standards.
• Complete assigned cases from initiation through the Chapter 119 appeals process.

Case Coordination & Stakeholder Support

• Coordinate PASRR program requirements for individuals with SMI transitioning from hospitals, private residences, or community programs to nursing facilities.
• Provide verbal and written guidance on program requirements, documentation, alternative care options, and administrative rules.
• Serve as a member of an interdisciplinary team by offering consultation, feedback, support, and backup as needed.
• Communicate with nursing facilities, hospitals, social workers, and other stakeholders to facilitate case processing.

Documentation & Reporting

• Maintain accurate records and case documentation.
• Develop, send, and receive program-related communications.
• Perform outcome reviews and prepare summary and analytical reports.
• Create and maintain PASRR electronic databases, spreadsheets, tables, graphs, web pages, and other management information tools.

Quality Improvement & Policy Development

• Identify opportunities for workflow improvement and process streamlining within the bureau’s continuous quality improvement framework.
• Review and revise PASRR policies and procedures; provide recommendations to enhance program efficiency.
• Assist in routine bureau operations, including newsletter distribution, training manual development, policy/procedure manual creation, and delivering training seminars.
• Support the Bureau Chief with program operations and project needs.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 5:00pm. This position is located within our PASRR Bureau at Rhodes State Office Tower, 30 E. Broad St., 33rd Floor . Columbus, Ohio 43215.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

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

• Graduate degree in a human service area (i.e., rehabilitation counseling, special education, guidance & counseling, psychology, social work, child & family community services) as required by an accredited college or university
• -Or a graduate degree that leads to licensure as a licensed professional counselor by the Ohio Counselor & Social Worker Board.
• -Or completion of graduate degree in other related vocational rehabilitation areas (e.g., rehabilitation management/administration from an accredited college or university).
• -Or completion of graduate field of study in human services area (i.e., same examples as cited previously) as required by accredited college or university; 12 mos. exp. as Rehabilitation Program Specialist 1, 69731.
• -Or in Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services only, licensed, certified, or registered clinical professional per OAC 5122-21-03 (E) Personnel Requirements (2).
• -Or in Ohio Department of Developmental Disabilities only, 4 yrs. exp. in private or governmental agency responsible for habilitative &/or rehabilitative programs development in developmental disabilities (i.e., working with individuals with developmental disabilities); bachelor’s degree in professional human services field (e.g., psychology, education, anthropology) in accordance with provisions of 42 CFR 483.430(b)(5)(x) & interpretive guidelines issued by centers for Medicaid & Medicare services.

Job Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation

Technical Skills: Counseling and Rehabilitation, Regulatory Compliance

Professional Skills: Collaboration, Attention to Detail, Responsiveness

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Background Check Notice

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.

Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment &/or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at [e-mail] or 614-466-8884.

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall 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.