Certified Nurse Practitioner

Certified Nurse Practitioner (NP)

NorthStar Behavioral Health is seeking an organized and professional Certified Nurse Practitioner to join our team. The Certified Nurse Practitioner plays a key role in providing high-quality, integrated medical and psychiatric care to individuals receiving residential and outpatient substance use disorder and mental health services. Working within a multidisciplinary treatment team, the NP conducts assessments, prescribes and manages medications, and supports recovery-oriented, trauma-informed care consistent with the organization's nonprofit mission and values of kindness, honesty, and respect. This role supports continuity of care across service levels and contributes to a safe, ethical, and compassionate treatment environment.

NorthStar Behavioral Health is a full-service non-profit behavioral healthcare agency. Since 1976, NorthStar Behavioral Health has been assuring access, safety, and quality to our clients within Hamilton County and the Greater Cincinnati area. Every day, we support individuals on their journey to recovery, healing, and hope - and we're just as committed to creating a workplace where our employees can thrive. At NorthStar Behavioral Health, exciting things are happening! We are building our team as we prepare to move into a new state-of-the-art facility this summer.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package, including health, dental, and employer-paid vision, life, and long-term disability coverages Employees are eligible the first day of the month after hire!
• Up to 3 weeks of paid time off each year - We value work and life balance!
• 403(b) Retirement Plan - We help you plan for the future!
• Student Loan Forgiveness Program We are a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program!
• Professional Development, CEUs, and Learning Access via Relias - We develop our employees!
• Supportive Work Environment - We lift each other up, celebrate wins, and grow strong as a team!
• Purpose-Driven Work - We make a meaningful impact in our community every day!
• Employee Assistance Program - Another resource to help you personally!
• Employee Discount Program - Save on travel, retail, and other services!

What We Require for the Certified Nurse Practitioner Role:

• Active, unrestricted Nurse Practitioner license in the state of Ohio
• Master's or Doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited program
• Prescriptive authority and DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
• Minimum of 2 years of clinical experience in behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, primary care, or a related field
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and integrated care models

Preferred Qualifications

• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification
• Experience in residential substance use disorder treatment settings
• MAT certification and experience
• Experience working in nonprofit or community-based healthcare settings
• Familiarity with trauma-informed care and harm reduction principles

Work Schedule & Environment

• Full-time position, 40 hours per week
• Schedule may include occasional evenings, willingness to rotate a on-call schedule (will not require you to physically come into the office), or flexibility based on program needs
• Work performed in residential and outpatient clinical settings

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid time off and holidays
• 403b Retirement Plan

Equal Opportunity Statement

NorthStar Behavioral Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer. Our hiring and employment decisions are made without regard to protected characteristics such as race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetic information.