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Organization: Behavioral Health - Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare
Agency Contact Name and Information: theresa.guthrie@dbh.ohio.gov
Work Location:
2200 West Broad Street
Columbus, Ohio, 43223-1492
United States
Compensation: $44.38 - $63.41/hour
Schedule: Permanent - Full Time
Work Hours: 2nd shift 2:30p-11p
Classified Indicator: Classified
Union: Exempt from union
Primary Job Skill: Nursing
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.
What You'll Do
As a Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Psychiatric/DD Nursing Supervisor you will:
- In coordination with other exempt nursing leadership, you will oversee and coordinate nursing services for all patients on assigned shift within COBH main and Moritz buildings.
- Provide oversight and direction during psychiatric and medical emergencies, ensuring a proficient and timely clinical response.
- Ensure implementation of thorough and timely staff briefings.
- Monitor assigned staff nurses' record completion, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
- Be responsible for maintaining a therapeutic milieu that is safe and focused on delivering quality patient care on all units on your shift.
- Maintain knowledge of all DBH and COBH policies and procedures, safety and prevention programs, including infection control.
- Handle admission requests from referral sources and collaborate with physicians to determine appropriateness based on hospital criteria; manage admission processes and assessments.
- Make rounds throughout shift to determine needs of staff and patients
- Assure completion of all shift reports
- Serve as contact for families, external agencies and staff. Coordinate off-ground appointments as needed.
- Assure compliance with all accrediting agencies (Joint Commission, Medicare/Medicaid, etc)
- Facilitate use of "team scheduling" ensuring adequate coverage based on patient acuity; manage overtime; approve/disprove leave.
- Counsel, coach, and mentor staff as needed. Participate in continuing education and training of staff.
Additional Information
This is an hourly position exempt from the union, with a pay range of 15 on the Ohio E1 Exempt Pay Range Schedule. Normal working hours are five 8-hour shifts per week for full-time. The opening is on s econd shift, which is 2:30PM –11:00PM with an every other weekend rotation. This position is located within our Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Campus at 2200 West Broad Street Columbus, Ohio 43223 .
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.
Why Work For The State Of Ohio
At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website ! Our benefits package includes:
- 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 )
- Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.
Qualifications
Requires current license as registered professional nurse (RN) in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code; 24 mos. exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; 3 mos. training. or 3 mos. exp. in employee training & development; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in public relations; 3 courses or 9 mos. exp. in counseling.
- Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure.
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. DBH reserves the right to evaluate the academic validity of the degree-granting institution.
ADA Statement
Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.
Drug-Free Workplace
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.
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