PsychiatricDD Nurse CoordinatorEducator

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 ourTotal 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.

Please note: Effective October 1 2025 the Ohio Department of Mental Health & Addiction Services has transitioned to its new namethe 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.

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 youll do at DBH:

As a Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Psychiatric Nurse Coordinator/Educator you will:

• Provide direction for clinical education and development for nursing and direct care staff and for the assessment of patient status/needs
• Provides clinical direction and acts as a lead worker over lower-level RNs LPNs and therapeutic program workers
• Educates clinical staff and leads the assessment and evaluation of nursing needs and performance
• Prepares and reviews records and reports (incidents nursing care plans shift reports admissions discharges etc)
• Obtains and maintains proper certifications to teach clinical staff in hospital programs (BLS AEGIS EPIC etc)
• Coordinates and facilitates onboarding and training of new nursing staff
• Tracks and coordinates continuing educational needs and recertifications off all nursing and direct care personnel.
• Facilitates training for clinical staff on EPIC electronic health records software
• Provides/Demonstrates patient care
• Serves as an interdisciplinary treatment team member
• Attends conducts and participates in in-service training sessions meetings and conferences
• Meets with and counsels patients and their families.

This position requires extensive knowledge of professional nursing procedures psychiatric nursing employee development and training as well as state and federal regulations policies and procedures.

This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union) with a pay range of14on theOhio Health Care SEIU/1199Pay Range Schedule. This position is located within our Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare campus at 2200 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 432232200 West Broad Street Columbus Ohio 43223.

What is in it for you:

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 ourTotal Rewards website!

Our benefits package includes:

• Health insurance upon hireQuality affordable and competitive medical benefits are offered through the available Ohio Med plans. For full-time employees the State of Ohio pays 85% of medical coverage premiums and for part-time employees the state pays 50%. Health insurance has low-cost deductibles (Single $400 per year Family $800 per year)!
• Freedental & vision and basic life insurancefor union members duringeligibility period.
• Up to $1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse
• Up to 80 hours of vacation advancementfor new hire; pro-rated for part-time positions.
• Guaranteed11paid holidays!
• Paid Time Off vacation personal and sick leave included
• Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option
• Childbirth/Adoption Leave
• Up to $3000 annuallyfor educational assistance professional development and continuing education opportunities

• RNs working here at COBH are eligible for the following loan forgiveness and loan repayment programs: Public Service Loan Forgiveness programNurse Corps Loan Repayment Program STAR Loan Repayment Program

• Ohio Public Employees Retirement System:the state of Ohio contributes 14%! Visit website for more informationOPERS
• Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings planvisitOhio Deferred Compensationfor more information
• Yearly cost of living increases on July 1st per the 1199 contract
• Earn periodic step increases (the first one is earned after your first 180-days of employment!)
• COBH service supplements awarded after 1 year 2 years and 5 years of service!
• State longevity supplements awarded yearly. Earned yearly starting with 5 years of service.

Application Procedures

To be considered for this position you must apply online through this posting website (). 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 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 (). 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 applicants prior criminal convictions will be made before excluding an applicant from consideration.

If you require a reasonable accommodation for the application process assessment &/or interview please contact Andrew Seifert EEO Program Administrator at or .

All final applicants tentatively selected for this class will be required to submit to urinalysis to test for illegal drug use prior to appointments. An applicant with a positive test shall not be offered employment.

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.

Psychiatric/DD Nurse Coordinator/Educator

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 3200 dedicated employees across our six inpatient behavioral health hospitals Ohio Pharmacy Services 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.

Requires current license as registered professional nurse in state of Ohio as issued by Board of Nursing per Section 4723.03 of Revised Code; 12 mos. psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; 1 course or 3 mos. counseling; 1 course or 3 mos. public relations.

PSMQ: 12 months experience in employee professional development or 12 months experience in nursing education; 1 course or 3 months experience in public speaking or effective communication skills.

-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

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.