Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) - Behavioral Health

Job Description

Job Description

Company Description

Provide behavioral health services that support treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term recovery for individuals with complex clinical needs. You'll work alongside an interdisciplinary team while making a meaningful impact in a structured behavioral health environment.

At International SOS Government Medical Services, you'll support healthcare programs that improve patient care and operational readiness across the U.S. and internationally. Founded in 1984, International SOS operates in more than 90 countries, delivering healthcare, medical assistance, emergency response, and workforce support services worldwide.

Job Description

You'll work within a structured behavioral health environment supporting treatment, rehabilitation, and long-term patient outcomes for an adult patient population in a state correctional healthcare setting.

You'll work independently within your scope of practice while collaborating with treatment teams, internal departments, and community support agencies to coordinate patient care and long-term treatment outcomes.

Work Schedule: Monday-Friday | 8:00 AM-4:00 PM | Rotating weekends as needed

Key Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate, and update individualized behavioral health treatment plans based on patient needs and progress.
• Conduct assessments, evaluations, admissions coordination, and crisis intervention within scope of practice.
• Coordinate referrals and collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, internal departments, community agencies, and external partners to support continuity of care.
• Evaluate treatment effectiveness, modify interventions, and maintain accurate documentation and reporting.
• Participate in treatment team meetings, training, and program improvement activities while supporting lower-level providers when appropriate.

If you're looking for a role where your clinical depth is matched by the complexity of the work, this is it.

Qualifications

Requirements

• Master's degree.
• Current BLS from the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Current active Ohio Registered Nurse (RN) license with Clinical Nurse Specialist (CNS) and a Mental Health or Psychiatry specialty, maintained in accordance with applicable state and certification requirements.
• Ability to work with patients who may have behavioral or psychiatric conditions and meet role-related physical requirements, including occasional lifting up to 60+ lbs.

Other Accepted License Pathways for this Behavioral Health Provider role:

• LICDC – Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor
• LISW – Licensed Independent Social Worker
• LPCC – Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor
• IMFT – Independent Marriage & Family Therapist
• NP – Nurse Practitioner with Mental Health or Psychiatry Specialty

Additional Information

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Compensation Disclaimer:
Pay range is based on several factors and may vary in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits. Final salary and offer will be determined by the applicant’s background, experience, skills, internal equity, and alignment with geographical market data.

Benefits Language (FTE roles):
Full-time positions are eligible for our comprehensive and competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, and basic life insurance. Additional benefits include a 401k plan, paid time off, and an annual bonus. International SOS Government Medical Services complies with all federal, state, and local minimum wage laws.

Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO) Statement:
International SOS Government Medical Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against employees or job applicants on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.