Experience in Crisis Services or inpatient psychiatry is necessary.
Valid Ohio driver's license with a clean driving record.
Ability to obtain an NPI number and Ohio Medicaid number.
Pass a criminal background check, drug/TB screening, and driving check upon selection.
Responsibilities
Oversee 24/7 nursing operations for high-risk patient care.
Ensure safe management of suicidal and homicidal patients.
Recruit, onboard, and manage nursing and support staff.
Provide direct client services including assessments and medication management.
Respond to psychiatric emergencies and implement seclusion and restraint as needed.
Employ conflict resolution and crisis intervention techniques for stabilization.
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance coverage.
Flex Spending Account (FSA) available.
Participation in a 403(b) retirement plan.
Annual wellness reimbursement offered.
Accrued paid time off (PTO) for personal use.
$2,000 referral bonus for staff recruitment.
Supportive and collaborative work environment with a focus on quality care.
Full Job Description
Nurse Director, Intensive Crisis Services
Employee Package includes:
Competitive annual salary starting at $90,890.00, based on licensure and/or experience
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Flex Spending Account (FSA)
403(b) retirement plan
Annual Wellness reimbursement
Accrued paid time off (PTO)
$2,000 staff referral bonus
Supportive and collaborative team environment
Strong commitment to providing high-quality care
Job Duties:
Provide direct oversight of 24/7/365 nursing operations
Ensures safe management of suicidal, homicidal, and high-risk patients
Hire, onboard, and supervise RNs, LPNs, Mental Health Technicians, and others as assigned
Provide direct services for clients as needed, including assessment, monitoring progress, medication management, and linking to services
Participate in team-based responses to behavioral and psychiatric emergencies, including implementation of seclusion and restraint interventions when clinically indicated and authorized in accordance with Ohio law, agency policy, and approved training methods.
Utilize verbal de-escalation, conflict resolution, and crisis intervention techniques to reduce risk and support stabilization.
Minimum Qualifications:
Must have unrestricted Ohio RN License
Must have experience with Crisis Services or inpatient psychiatry
A valid Ohio driver's license and excellent driving record
Obtain an NPI number and Ohio Medicaid number.
Must be willing to complete and have favorable results for criminal background check, drug/TB screening, and driving check if selected for the position.
Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in crisis receiving or stabilization settings
Experience with regulatory surveys
Physical Requirements:
Requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, and move throughout the facility for extended periods
Must be able to safely lift, push, pull, or assist in moving up to 50 pounds independently and heavier weights with assistance
Must be able to physically participate in approved crisis intervention and safety procedures, including physical escorts, therapeutic holds, and restraint interventions
