Role OverviewThe Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is seeking a dynamic Ohio-licensed attorney to lead statewide rule-promulgation efforts, advise senior leadership on complex policy and legislative matters, and support high-impact legal initiatives across the agency.
What You Will Do
The selected candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate legal activities for major departmental or system-wide initiatives, provide legal guidance for assigned areas, research and interpret relevant laws, regulations, rules, and policies, and represent the department's legal representative on multi-agency or statewide policy groups.
Why It Might Be a Fit
Ideal candidates bring strong research, writing, and analytical skills and thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment dedicated to improving behavioral health outcomes statewide.
Requirements
- Admission to Ohio Bar pursuant to Section 4705.01 of Revised Code
- 18 mos. exp. as licensed attorney
- 6 mos. exp. in supervisory principles/techniques
Benefits
- 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)
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