Description:
The Behavioral Health Nurse is responsible for providing high-quality nursing services to individuals receiving treatment for mental health and substance use disorders. This position works collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team to support patient recovery, wellness, and overall health through assessment, education, care planning, group facilitation, and direct patient care.
The Behavioral Health Nurse will:
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Facilitate nursing groups and individual educational sessions focused on substance use recovery, mental health, medication education, health promotion, and wellness.
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Conduct comprehensive nursing assessments to identify physical, behavioral, and psychosocial needs.
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Develop, implement, and monitor individualized nursing care plans based on patient needs and treatment goals.
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Provide education regarding substance use disorders, mental health conditions, medications, relapse prevention, lifestyle modifications, and self-care practices.
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Collaborate with physicians, nurse practitioners, therapists, counselors, case managers, peer supporters, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
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Monitor patient progress and communicate significant findings to the treatment team.
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Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation within the electronic health record (EHR).
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Promote a safe, therapeutic, and recovery-oriented environment that emphasizes dignity, respect, empathy, and patient-centered care.
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Implement nursing interventions consistent with evidence-based behavioral health and addiction treatment practices.
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Assist in identifying and responding to medical and behavioral health concerns that may arise during treatment.
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Participate in quality improvement activities, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.
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Comply with all applicable federal, state, accreditation, ethical, and organizational standards and requirements.
Requirements:
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Current and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio.
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Strong clinical assessment and patient care skills.
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Knowledge of behavioral health, mental health, and substance use disorder treatment principles.
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Experience developing and implementing nursing care plans.
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Excellent communication, interpersonal, and patient education skills.
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Ability to work effectively as part of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
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Proficiency in electronic health record (EHR) systems and clinical documentation.
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Ability to maintain confidentiality and comply with all applicable regulations and standards.
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Ability to work onsite at designated treatment locations.
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Previous experience in behavioral health, psychiatry, addiction treatment, rehabilitation, or substance use disorder services.
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Experience facilitating psychoeducational or nursing-focused groups.
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Familiarity with EHR platforms such as Sunwave
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Knowledge of medication-assisted treatment (MAT) and recovery-oriented systems of care.
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Compensation is paid in accordance with the organization's payroll schedule and applicable policies.
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Employees may also be eligible for benefits and other employment-related programs in accordance with company policy.
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Behavioral health, substance use disorder treatment, rehabilitation, and outpatient treatment settings.
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Frequent interaction with individuals experiencing mental health and substance use disorders.
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Fast-paced, team-oriented clinical environment focused on recovery and patient wellness.
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Ability to sit, stand, walk, bend, and lift as necessary to perform nursing duties.
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Ability to utilize computers, medical equipment, and electronic health record systems.
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Ability to respond appropriately to emergency situations and patient care needs.
