Psychiatric/Mental Health RN - Full Time

apartment State of Ohio location_onRoselawn, OH 45237, US

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$34.96 - $48.90 / HOUR

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What You’ll Do At DBH

Serve as a core member of the interdisciplinary treatment team, contributing nursing expertise to the development and execution of individualized psychiatric care plans.
Continuously observe, assess, and document patients’ mental status, behaviors, and responses to psychiatric medications and interventions to guide treatment adjustments.
Function as Charge Nurse by coordinating and directing psychiatric nursing care, supporting staff performance, and ensuring a safe, structured, and recovery-focused environment.
Provide critical clinical input for treatment documentation, including progress notes, care plans, and multidisciplinary reports, ensuring comprehensive and accurate patient records.
Lead and facilitate therapeutic group activities that support patients' emotional regulation, social skills, and coping strategies as part of a holistic care approach.

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. Day, afternoon and evening shifts available, weekend and holiday rotations. This position is located within our Summit Behavioral Healthcare Campus1101 Summit Road, Cincinnati, OH 452371101 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 2nd and 3rd shift
Additional 10% pay Supplement ($3.34 per hour) for hours worked 2:30 pm – 7:00 am
Additional hourly retention supplements available for education and certifications up to 15%
Annual increases each year with an additional longevity supplement after 5 years of service

Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code.

All eligible applications shall be reviewed considering the following criteria: qualifications, experience, education, and active disciplinary record.

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. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.

Organization

Behavioral Health - Summit Behavioral Healthcare

Agency Contact Name and Information

anshita.munshani@dbh.ohio.gov

Unposting Date

Feb 26, 2026, 9:59:00 PM

Primary Location

United States of America-OHIO-Hamilton County-Cincinnati

Compensation

$34.96-48.90/ hour + Supplements

Schedule

Full-time

Work Hours

See Description Below

Classified Indicator

Classified

Union

1199

Primary Job Skill

Nursing

Technical Skills

Communications, Advocacy

Professional Skills

Adaptability, Critical Thinking

Agency Overview

Registered Nurse

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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