Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare (PN 20041621)

Organization Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare 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 Organizes, administers & directs clinical & administrative activities for the Department of Nursing Services, Staff Education & Training, CSN & the Medical Clinic Develops & oversees the implementation of the nursing department goals, objectives, policies & procedures Assures compliance with the standards, rules, & regulations set by COBH, Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), & accrediting body agencies (i.e., The Joint Commission [TJC], Medicare [CMS]) Conducts clinical evaluations & reviews to assure appropriateness of patient care/services Develops & oversees the implementation of nursing department competency programs, develops & directs Performance Improvement (PI) initiatives for nursing & aligns those activities with organization’s PI program Develops & assures consistent compliance with nursing staffing models/patterns Supervises Assistant Director of Nursing, Clinical Nurse Managers, & Nurse Supervisors Attends & functions as chairperson to hospital committees & meetings as assigned This is an hourly position and is exempt from the bargaining units, with a pay range of 17 on the E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule . Normal working hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm (Flexible Schedule). 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. Position Qualifications Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing & nursing registration per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code; 36 mos. exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; completion of undergraduate core program in nursing; 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in management; 30 mos. trg. or 30 mos. exp. in supervision; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in public relations; 18 mos. trg. or 18 mos. exp. in counseling. Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure. Primary Job Skill Executive Nursing Leadership Technical Skills Nursing Professional Skills Coaching 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. Work Location Central Ohio Behavioral Health Primary Location United States of America-OHIO-Franklin County-Columbus Compensation $53.91-$74.56 Schedule Full-time Classified Indicator Unclassified Union Exempt from Union Technical Skills Behavioral Health Executive Leadership Health Administration Nursing Medical Terminology Professional Skills Adaptability Coaching Critical Thinking Decision Making Delegation Flexibility Organizing and Planning Verbal Communication Visionary Thinking Written Communication Agency Overview Psychiatric/DD Nurse Director Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Who We Are At the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH), we strive to exemplify The Heart of Hope for individuals and families affected by mental health and substance use disorders. We proudly employ over 2,800 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio's prison systems, and the central office located in the James A. Rhodes State Office Tower in Columbus, OH. DBH Values Service-Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused) Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent) Value Driven Innovative (Yes Before No) Strong Sense of Urgency Our team of highly qualified professionals advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. Join our collaborative, service-oriented environment, where you will be respected and valued. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is proud to be an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the well-being of all employees, including those in recovery. We foster an inclusive, stigma-free environment where individuals impacted by mental health and substance use challenges are valued, supported, and empowered to thrive. Our workplace culture promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies that reflect our mission to serve Ohioans with compassion and respect, both in the community and within our own team. #J-18808-Ljbffr Ohio Department of Behavioral Health