Please note: 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 our continued commitment to providing comprehensive, person-centered care that addresses the full range of behavioral health needs for Ohioans. All positions and services now fall under the Ohio Department of Behavioral Health as we move forward in serving individuals, families, and communities across the state.
What You’ll Do At DBH
- Serve as a health care provider & perform advanced nursing duties within boundaries of licensure
- Provide primary psychiatric care
- Implement patient care plans & monitors progress of patients
- Intervene in the course of acute & psychiatric illness
- Completes comprehensive psychiatric exam & dictate findings
- Assess for suicidality, homicidality & evaluate necessity for further psychiatric testing or referral.
- Analyze relevant data & prescribe the appropriate medication
- Dictate discharge narrative summary
- Work in collaboration with supervising psychiatrist as required and outlined by Ohio Law
- Maintain a caseload of hospitalized patients as assigned by the Chief Clinical Officer
- Document medical information gathered during patient interviews according to hospital guidelines
- Provide clinical direction to registered nurses, licensed practical nurses & other caregivers
- Collaborates in agency programs & activities
- Participate in continuous quality improvement measures
- Serve on various nursing, medical & agency committees
- Attend staff meetings, in-service and other continuing education courses
This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of #15 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay Range Schedule. This position is located at 1756 Sagamore Road, Northfield, Ohio. Working hours are 8:00 am - 4:30 pm, Flexible based on operational need.
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
- July 1, 2026, 3% percent pay increase
- Longevity supplement after 5 years of service
- Service supplement 2% at 12-24 months; 4% at 25-48 months; and 5% at 49 plus months
Valid license as Registered Nurse; completion of advanced level practice nurse program for Clinical Nurse Specialist or Certified Nurse Practitioner in psychiatric/mental health specialty & certified by Ohio Board of Nursing for advanced practice with valid certificate of authority & certificate to prescribe in accordance with ORC 4723.
Job Skills: Nursing
Required Educational Transcripts
Official transcripts are required for all post-secondary education, coursework, or degrees listed on the application. Applicants must submit an official transcript before receiving a formal employment offer. Failure to provide transcripts within five (5) business days of the request will result in disqualification from further consideration. Transcripts printed from the institution’s website will not be accepted. The Ohio Department of Behavioral Health reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
Organization
Behavioral Health - Northcoast Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information
Bernadette Dudley (330) 467-7131 Ext. 2335
Unposting Date
Ongoing
Work Location
Northcoast Behavioral Health
Primary Location
United States of America-OHIO-Summit County-Northfield
Compensation
$87,963.00 - $123,365.00
Schedule
Full-time
Work Hours
8:00am - 4:30pm Flexible based on operational need
Classified Indicator
Classified
Union
1199
Primary Job Skill
Nursing
Technical Skills
Medication Management, Counseling and Rehabilitation, Medical, Mental Health
Professional Skills
Attention to Detail, Building Trust, Collaboration, Decision Making, Problem Solving
Agency Overview
Advanced Practice Nurse/Psychiatric/Mental Health
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, OH.
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.
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