Division Director

Join our Mission-Driven, 5-time Top Workplace Award Winning Organization

Program / Department: Central Connection

Position: Division Director

Employment Type: Full-time

Location: Cincinnati, Ohio

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 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 system.
• 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 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 county wide 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.

What We Value in our next Division Director

• Master's degree and independent licensure with supervisory designation in the mental health field of social work.
• 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.
• Preferred experience collaborating with Jobs and Family Services, Developmental Disabilities, and Juvenile Court.

Ready to Make a Difference?

At Central Clinic Behavioral Health, you will not just find a job, you will find a calling, a community, and a place to grow. If you are passionate about behavioral health care and want to be a part of an organization where your efforts truly make a difference, we encourage you to submit your resume today.

Apply Today at: www.centralclinic.org

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,

please contact Human Resources at [email protected].

All requests for accommodation will be handled in a confidential manner

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