Psychiatric/Mental Health RN - Full Time

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 a continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans.

About the Role

Serve as a key member of the interdisciplinary treatment team at Summit Behavioral Healthcare, providing nursing expertise in the development and implementation of individualized psychiatric treatment plans.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Requirements

• 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 are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Transcripts must be submitted before receiving a formal employment offer; failure to provide them within five business days of the request will result in disqualification. Transcripts printed from an institution’s website will not be accepted.

Skills

• Primary Skill: Nursing
• Technical Skills: Communications, Advocacy
• Professional Skills: Critical Thinking, Adaptability

Pay

$36.01–$50.37/hour, starting at Step 1 of the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule (13). Additional compensation includes:

• $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2nd and 3rd shifts
• 10% pay supplement ($3.60 per hour) for hours worked between 2:30 PM and 7:00 AM
• Annual increases each year, with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service

Schedule

• Shift: 2:30 PM–11:00 PM (2nd shift), with weekend and holiday rotations
• Work Hours: Full-time

Location

Summit Behavioral Healthcare
1101 Summit Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45237

About the Organization

The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) employs over 2,800 dedicated professionals across six inpatient behavioral health hospitals, Ohio Pharmacy Services, Ohio’s prison systems, and the central office in Columbus, OH. DBH is committed to providing comprehensive, person-centered care and fostering an inclusive, recovery-friendly workplace.

• Values: Service-Oriented, Collaborative, Value-Driven, Innovative
• Workplace Culture: Promotes wellness, second-chance hiring, and recovery-informed policies to support employees and the communities they serve.