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Public Health Program Manager II (Vacancy)

Under general direction, this position manages a community-based crisis intervention team of Community Clinical Counselors and Peer Support Specialists, providing supervision to staff and will support program development and implementation. This position will work alongside clinicians and peer support staff by responding in person to 911 crisis calls related to mental health and other social service needs for Columbus residents. The supervisor in this role is responsible for the implementation of policy and procedures, daily operation, and oversight of the community-based response to 911 calls. Performs related duties as required.


This position will work Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:30pm.


Preferred Qualifications: 
  • Masters in social work, with an independent license and supervisory designation (LISW-S) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with Supervisory status (LPCC-S). 
  • Previous experience with crisis intervention, de-escalation, and strong familiarity with community-based crisis work related to mental health – SPMI in particular. 
  • Strong skills in program development and 5-10 years of management experience preferred. 
  • Strong assessment and triage skills. 
  • Demonstrated ability to work with diverse staff and community residents and multidisciplinary teams.

Requirements

(Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all of the duties that may be performed.)

Promotes, establishes, or expands health care services or educational programming throughout the community;

Selects, trains, and supervises employees to include completing performance evaluations, approving leave, and handling employee problems and communication;

Investigates budget needs and prepares applications to funding agencies and assists in securing funding for programs and projects;

Collects and analyzes data relevant to health care services or educational programs;

Responds to health related questions and serves as a department representative on boards and committees in the community;

Evaluates program, assures compliance to standards and requirements, and recommends changes to services, materials, or operations;

Provides technical assistance; provides resources to or conducts educational programs for civic groups, health organizations, employee groups, and others;

Provides back-up support to program staff in serving clients;

Develops and implements procedures for a health care service or educational program;

Prepares reports detailing activities, facilities, and funding for a health program;

Responds to and provides leadership for public health emergencies and significant events;

May participate in continuous quality improvement and performance management initiatives.

Qualifications

Possession of a bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of experience in public health conducting or managing services, programs, or educational activities.  Substitutions:  Possession of a master’s degree may be substituted for one (1) year of the required experience.

Some positions allocated to this classification may require State of Ohio certification or licensure due to the nature of or the funding requirements for the program.

Some positions may require a valid driver’s license.

Recruitment #: 26-1740-V2

Employment Type: Full-Time (Regular)


Should you have questions regarding this vacancy, please contact:


Krystie Weist

Columbus Public Health

240 Parsons Ave.

Columbus, Ohio 43215

P: (614) 645-5589

E: kaweist@columbus.gov


The City of Columbus is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Date Posted
06/24/2026
Job Reference
26-1740-V2
Organization
50 Columbus Public Health, Health
Location
Columbus, OH
Category
Project/Program Management
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