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

Who We Are 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. What You'll Do 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 Additional Information 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 part time 2nd shift from 2:30pm-11pm at our Summit Behavioral Healthcare location, located at 1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45237. Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1 of the pay range schedule listed above, with an opportunity for pay increase after six months of satisfactory performance and then a yearly raise thereafter. Additional Salary / Appointment Information: Additional $1.50 per hour shift differential for 2 nd and 3 rd shift Additional 10% pay Supplement ($3.60 per hour) for hours worked 2:30 pm – 7:00 am Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service Application Procedures To be considered for this position, you must apply online through this posting website (careers.ohio.gov). We no longer accept paper applications. When completing your online Ohio Civil Service Application, be sure to clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications outlined on this job posting. We will not give credit for your qualifications, experience, education, and training in the job selection process if there is no evidence provided on your application. In addition, “see resume” is not a substitution for completing supplemental questions. Answers to the supplemental questions must be fully supported by the work experience/education sections of your application. You may check the status of your application by signing into your profile on this website (careers.ohio.gov). We will communicate with you through the email you provided in your profile and job application. Be sure to check your email regularly. Background Check Notice The final candidate selected for this position will be required to undergo a criminal background check. Criminal convictions do not necessarily preclude an applicant from consideration for a position. An individual assessment of an applicant’s prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration. Rule 5122-7-21, “Background check on applicants,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Behavioral Health. If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process, assessment /or interview, please contact Andrew Seifert, EEO/ADA Administrator at andrew.seifert@dbh.ohio.gov or 614-466-8884. All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.