Behavioral Health Policy Staff
Job Description
Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible
This position qualifies for federal student loan forgiveness. After 10 years of qualifying payments while working full-time for a nonprofit employer, the remaining balance on your Direct Loans may be forgiven.
About the Role
Join Ohio Department of Administrative Services as a Behavioral Health Policy Staff – Monday-Friday in United States.
Key Responsibilities
- at DBH: The Behavioral Health Policy Office is seeking a Policy Staff professional to join the team.
- The role requires a high degree of judgment, discretion, and policy expertise, along with the ability to operate effectively in complex governmental environments.
- Core Responsibilities: Strategic Policy Leadership Conduct comprehensive policy analysis and environmental scanning at the federal, state, and local levels to inform executive decision-making.
Requirements
- level policy briefs, reports, legislative summaries, position papers, and impact statements. Prepare materials for publication and public communication, including policy messaging and press
- level recommendations. Strong understanding of governmental structures, legislative processes, and regulatory environments. Experience with public
- development software.
- Applications of those who meet the minimum qualifications will be further evaluated against the following criteria: 3
Benefits & Compensation
- PSLF eligible (Public Service Loan Forgiveness).
Work Schedule
- Full-Time position.
- Day shift only - no nights.
This position offers day shifts only, student loan benefits. Work with Ohio Department of Administrative Services in United States.
Key Skills
Position Insights
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Policy Staff at Ohio Department of Administrative Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Behavioral Health physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.
Behavioral Health — Physician Career Context
This Behavioral Health position at Ohio Department of Administrative Services is open to physician candidates.
Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.
Compensation Analysis
This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.
Location & Logistics
This position is based in Ohio.
Why This Position Stands Out
- No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
- No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
- No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible
Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits
Key skills and qualifications: Policy Analysis, Behavioral Health, Healthcare Policy, Legislative Processes, Regulatory Environments, Public Sector Financing, Communication Skills, Strategic Thinking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Behavioral Health role.
Core responsibilities: The role involves conducting comprehensive policy analysis and providing strategic guidance to advance behavioral health goals. It also includes engaging with stakeholders and overseeing policy implementation and effectiveness assessments.
About WeekdayDoc
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Work-Life Balance Score
Protective Factors (3)
No on-call (β=6.95; p<0.001 for ↓ exhaustion)
No weekends (57% ↓ work-life conflict)
No nights (Independent predictor ↓ burnout)
Interpretation: Position demonstrates strong burnout protection with 3 validated protective factors.
Job Details
Employment Type
Full-time
Posted
5d ago
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