<p>[</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>What you'll do at DBH:</p> <p>As a Central Ohio Behavioral Healthcare Psychiatric Nurse Coordinator/Educator you will:</p> <ul> <li>Provide direction for clinical education and development for nursing and direct care staff, and for the assessment of patient status/needs </li><li>Provides clinical direction and acts as a lead worker over lower-level RNs, LPNs, and therapeutic program workers </li><li>Educates clinical staff and leads the assessment and evaluation of nursing needs and performance </li><li>Prepares and reviews records and reports (incidents, nursing care plans, shift reports, admissions, discharges, etc) </li><li>Obtains and maintains proper certifications to teach clinical staff in hospital programs (BLS, AEGIS, EPIC, etc) </li><li>Coordinates and facilitates onboarding and training of new nursing staff </li><li>Tracks and coordinates continuing educational needs and recertifications off all nursing and direct care personnel. </li><li>Facilitates training for clinical staff on EPIC electronic health records software </li><li>Provides/Demonstrates patient care </li><li>Serves as an interdisciplinary treatment team member </li><li>Attends, conducts, and participates in in-service training sessions, meetings, and conferences </li><li>Meets with and counsels patients and their families. </li></ul> <p>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.</p> <p>This is an hourly position covered by the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 bargaining unit (union), with a pay range of 14 on the Ohio Health Care SEIU/1199 Pay 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.</p> <p>What is in it for you:</p> <p>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!</p> <p>Our benefits package includes:</p> <ul> <li> <p>Health insurance upon hire Quality, 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)!</p> </li><li> <p>Free dental & vision and basic life insurance for union members during eligibility period.</p> </li><li> <p>Up to $1000 in wellness incentives annually for employee and $350 for spouse</p> </li><li> <p>Up to 80 hours of vacation advancement for new hire; pro-rated for part-time positions.</p> </li><li> <p>Guaranteed 11 paid holidays!</p> </li><li> <p>Paid Time Off - vacation, personal, and sick leave included</p> </li><li> <p>Yearly Paid Time Off Cash Out option</p> </li><li> <p>Childbirth/Adoption Leave</p> </li><li> <p>Up to $3000 annually for educational assistance, professional development, and continuing education opportunities</p> </li><li> <p>RNs working here at COBH are eligible for the following loan forgiveness and loan repayment programs: Public Service Loan Forgiveness program, Nurse Corps Loan Repayment Program, STAR Loan Repayment Program</p> </li><li> <p>Ohio Public Employees Retirement System: the state of Ohio contributes 14%! Visit website for more information OPERS</p> </li><li> <p>Voluntary 457(b) retirement savings plan, visit Ohio Deferred Compensation for more information</p> </li><li> <p>Yearly cost of living increases on July 1st per the 1199 contract</p> </li><li> <p>Earn periodic step increases (the first one is earned after your first 180-days of employment!)</p> </li><li> <p>COBH service supplements awarded after 1 year, 2 years, and 5 years of service!</p> </li><li> <p>State longevity supplements awarded yearly. Earned yearly starting with 5 years of service.</p> </li></ul> <p>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. exp. in psychiatric nursing or delivery of nursing services to persons with developmental disabilities; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in counseling; 1 course or 3 mos. exp. in public relations.</p> <p>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.</p> <ul> <li>Or equivalent of the Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above may be substituted for the experience requirements, but not for the mandated licensure. </li></ul> <p>Job Skills: Nursing</p>