Psychiatric​/DD Nurse Summit Behavioral Healthcare

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Organization: Behavioral Health
- Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information: anshita.munshanio.gov

Work Location: 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio, , United States

Compensation: $36.01

Schedule: Permanent
- Full Time

Work Hours: 1st and 2nd shift

Classified Indicator: Classified

Union: 1199

Primary Job Skill: Nursing

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, Ohio.

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 health and 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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
. This position is at our Summit Behavioral Healthcare location, located at 1101…