Psychiatric/Mental Health RN - Full Time

Please note: Effective October 1, 2025, the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new name-the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health . This change reflects our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.

What you'll do at DBH

Psychiatric Nursing Care & Treatment Planning

• Serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, providing nursing expertise in the development and implementation of individualized psychiatric treatment plans.
• Assess patient needs and collaborate with clinical staff to support recovery-oriented care and positive treatment outcomes.

Patient Assessment & Monitoring

• Observe, assess, and document patients' mental status, behaviors, and responses to psychiatric medications and therapeutic interventions.
• Monitor patient progress and communicate clinical findings to the treatment team to support informed care decisions and treatment modifications.

Leadership & Charge Nurse Responsibilities

• Function as Charge Nurse by coordinating and directing daily psychiatric nursing operations.
• Provide guidance and support to nursing staff while promoting a safe, structured, and therapeutic treatment environment.
• Assist in maintaining compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and standards of care.

Documentation & Clinical Reporting

• Complete accurate and timely clinical documentation, including progress notes, treatment plans, assessments, and multidisciplinary reports.
• Ensure patient records reflect comprehensive and up-to-date information regarding treatment, progress, and interventions.

Therapeutic Programming & Patient Support

• Lead and facilitate therapeutic groups designed to enhance emotional regulation, coping skills, social functioning, and overall wellness.
• Support patients in developing healthy strategies for managing symptoms and achieving treatment goals

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) , with a pay range of 13 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule . 2nd shift from 2:30pm-11:00pm with weekend and holiday rotations. This position is at our Summit Behavioral Healthcare location, located at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237.

Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter.

Additional Salary / Appointment Information:

• Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2 nd and 3 rd shift
• Additional 10% pay Supplement ($3.60 per hour) for hours worked 2:30 pm - 7:00 am
• Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:

• 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 )

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Position Qualifications:

Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

Primary Skill: Nursing

Technical Skills: Communications, Advocacy

Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Adaptability

Required Educational Transcripts

Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution's website will not be accepted. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.