Psychiatric/DD Nurse ETA (CONTINGENT)

State of Ohio • Toledo, OH

6h • Onsite

About The Position

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. The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.

What you’ll do at DBH :
Serve in a fundamental role as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients creating and executing treatment plans
Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, & response to medication and treatment
As charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients and provide support and direction for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery
Contributes vital input on records, plans, and reports
Facilitate patient group activities
You also need to know:
May work weekends and holidays; may be exposed to communicable diseases and unpredictable patient behavior
Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment
Biennial renewal of licensure as registered nurse required
This is an hourly position covered by the SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) , with a pay range of #13 on the SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule .
Normal working hours are VARIABLE.
This position is located within our Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Campus Northwest Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614 930 South Detroit Avenue, Toledo, Ohio 43614 .
Unless required by any applicable union contract and/or requirements of the Ohio Revised Code, the selected candidate will begin at Step 1.

Requirements

• Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.
• For positions that require operation of motor vehicle to transport consumers to recreational, educational &/or occupational activities, a valid driver’s license is required.
• Nursing Technical Skills\: Mental Health, Behavioral Health, Customer Service, Medical Charting, Medication Management
• Professional Skills\: Attention to Detail, Teamwork, Time Management, Confidentiality, Adaptability
• Training and development required to remain in the classification after employment
• Biennial renewal of licensure as registered nurse required

Responsibilities

• Serve in a fundamental role as an interdisciplinary treatment team member for psychiatric patients creating and executing treatment plans
• Observe, evaluate, and record patient behavior, condition, & response to medication and treatment
• As charge nurse, initiate and direct psychiatric and nursing care for patients and provide support and direction for nursing staff while promoting a positive and safe environment for recovery
• Contributes vital input on records, plans, and reports
• Facilitate patient group activities

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including 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 ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed