Psychiatric/DD Nurse - PartTime - Summit Behavioral Healthcare - copy

Work Location: 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237. Permanent part‑time, 2nd shift (2:30 pm–11:00 pm) with every other weekend. Union: Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199. Contact: anshita.munshani@dbh.ohio.gov.

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. 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 advances a critical system of behavioral healthcare in Ohio that helps people be well, get well, and stay well. 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

• 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.

Pay

• Base hourly rate: $36.01 (Step 1 of the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule, Pay Range 13).
• Shift differential: additional $1.50 per hour for 2nd and 3rd shifts.
• Shift supplement: additional 10% ($3.60 per hour) for hours worked 2:30 pm–7:00 am.
• Annual increases each year; longevity supplement after 5 years of service.
• Opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance, then yearly raises thereafter.

Schedule

• Permanent part‑time.
• 2nd shift: 2:30 pm–11:00 pm.
• Every other weekend required.

Benefits

• Medical coverage.
• Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of 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, and more).
• Public Retirement Systems (OPERS, STRS, SERS, HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation).

Qualifications

• Current license as a registered professional nurse in the state of Ohio as issued by the Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of the Revised Code.

Skills

• Nursing