Nursing (RN/LPN) Hiring Event - Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare - October 29, 2026

State of Ohio•Athens, OH

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Appalachian Behavioral Healthcare, part of the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health, is hiring Registered Nurses (RNs) and Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) to provide behavioral-health care to adults. RNs provide compassionate, evidence-based care in a residential behavioral-health setting. LPNs support patient treatment plans and assist with daily care needs. The roles are permanent, full-time hourly positions, with schedules that vary according to department needs. The positions are part of a collaborative, patient-centered team serving people affected by mental health and substance use disorders. The hiring event includes on-site interviews and an opportunity to learn about the workplace, its values, and changes associated with a renovated unit. Applicants must apply online through careers.ohio.gov; paper applications are not accepted. Final candidates must complete a criminal background check and submit to urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment. Official transcripts for post-secondary education listed on the application may be required before a formal offer.

Requirements

Registered Nurse applicants must hold a current license as a registered professional nurse in Ohio, issued by the Ohio Board of Nursing under Section 4723.03 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Licensed Practical Nurse applicants must hold an Ohio Board of Nursing license to practice as a licensed practical nurse under Section 4723 of the Ohio Revised Code.
Licensed Practical Nurse applicants must have MDS certification issued by ANNAC (American Association of Nurse Assessment Coordination).
Applicants must apply online through careers.ohio.gov and provide evidence of their qualifications, experience, education, and training in the application.
Official transcripts are required for post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application and must be submitted before a formal employment offer. Failure to provide requested transcripts within five business days may result in disqualification.
Final candidates must undergo a criminal background check and urinalysis for illegal drug use before appointment.

Responsibilities

For Registered Nurses: provide compassionate, evidence-based care to adults in a residential behavioral-health setting.
For Licensed Practical Nurses: support patient treatment plans and assist with daily care needs.

Benefits

Competitive pay and comprehensive benefits.
Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.
Medical coverage.
Free dental, vision, and basic life insurance premiums after completion of the eligibility period.
Paid vacation, personal and sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year.
Childbirth, adoption, and foster care leave.
Education and development opportunities, including Employee Development Funds and Public Service Loan Forgiveness.
Public retirement systems, including OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS, and optional Ohio Deferred Compensation.
RN shift differential of $1.50 per hour for second- and third-shift work.
RN 10% pay supplement ($3.34 per hour) for hours worked from 2:30 p.m. to 7:00 a.m.
RN hourly retention supplements for education and certifications, up to 15%.
Annual pay increases and an additional longevity supplement after five years of service.