Psychiatric/DD Nurse

Ohio Department of Behavioral Health – Northwest Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Agency · 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, OH 43614 · Contact: Donita Alcodray, 419-381-1881

About the role

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 in Columbus. Our values: Service‑Oriented (Person Centered, Solution Oriented, Customer Service Focused), Collaborative (Approachable, Reasonable, Transparent), Value Driven, Innovative (Yes Before No), Strong Sense of Urgency. DBH is an Ohio Recovery Friendly Workplace, committed to supporting the health and well‑being of all employees, including those in recovery, fostering an inclusive, stigma‑free environment with wellness, second‑chance hiring, and recovery‑informed policies.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a fundamental interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients, creating and executing treatment plans
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, and response to medication and treatment
• As charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients; provide support and direction for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery
• Contribute vital input on records, plans, and reports
• Facilitate patient group activities
• Utilize approved de‑escalation techniques, support behavioral plans, and respond effectively to emergencies
• Provide supportive interactions, encourage coping skills, and maintain a safe and structured environment
• Promote dignity, respect, patient rights, and trauma‑informed practices

Qualifications

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio, issued by the Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of the Revised Code
• Official transcripts required for all post‑secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application; must be submitted before a formal employment offer (transcripts printed from an institution’s website are not accepted)

Pay

Hourly rate: $36.01 (Step 1 of the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule, Range 13). Opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and yearly raises thereafter, per the collective bargaining agreement.

Schedule

• Permanent, full‑time
• Variable hours: 1st Shift (7:00 am – 7:30 pm) or 3rd Shift (7:00 pm – 7:30 am); weekends and holidays as needed

Benefits

• Medical coverage
• Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after eligibility period
• Paid time off: 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, etc.)
• Public retirement systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) and optional deferred compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

Union

This position is covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union).