Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Part time

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

Public Student Loan Forgiveness

403(b) Retirement with Match

Discretionary annual incentive bonus

Licensure reimbursement

Educational leave

Malpractice insurance included

Job summary

Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) in Cincinnati, OH, is seeking a part-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) to support a brand-new Receiving Center offering rapid response and short-term stabilization for behavioral health crises.

The role requires an Ohio Board-Certified Psychiatric NP with a valid DEA license, and experience in crisis or inpatient settings is a plus. Collaboration with on-site psychiatry and addiction medicine prescribers is emphasized.

Qualifications

• Ohio licensure as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric).
• Valid DEA license to prescribe controlled substances.
• Experience in inpatient or crisis behavioral health is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
• Provide crisis intervention and risk assessment.
• Coordinate care and document accurately per policies.
• Collaborate with physicians, care managers, and the care team.
• Engage with families to support treatment plans where appropriate.
• Support Receiving Center operations and crisis care best practices.

Skills

Psychiatric NP certification

DEA license

Crisis management

Job description

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - Part time

Highly Comp'd Professional Cincinnati, OH, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1926

Join our mission to help individuals with mental health disorders lead healthy and productive lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is hiring a Part timePsychiatric Nurse Practitioners (APRN) to support individuals in our brand-new Receiving Center - a first-of-its-kind initiative providing rapid response, short-term stabilization, and coordinated follow-up for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.

About the Receiving Center (RC)

The Hamilton County RC is a unique and innovative model designed to provide an alternative to emergency rooms or incarceration for individuals experiencing an intermediate behavioral health crisis. This exciting project is a partnership with local law enforcement, aimed at providing rapid intervention and quality care for individuals facing behavioral health crises. It will operate 365 days a year, 24 hours a day.

Why Work at GCBHS?

As the region’s most comprehensive community behavioral healthcare organization, GCB seeks to make life better and brighter for those challenged with severe mental illness and addiction. GCB is a non-profit behavioral health agency with approximately 650 staff serving over 30,000 individuals annually.

• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• 403(b) Retirement with Match
• Eligibility for discretionary annual incentive bonus
• DEA and Board licensure reimbursement
• Paid educational leave
• Occurrence-based malpractice included
• Close collaboration with on-site Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine prescribers

Position Description:

• Perform psychiatric assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe medications and manage acute and chronic psychiatric conditions.
• Provide crisis intervention, risk assessment, and care coordination.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in compliance with agency protocols.
• Collaborate with physicians, care managers, and the broader care team.
• Engage with families when appropriate to support treatment plans.
• Participate in RC operations and support best practices in crisis care delivery.

Requirements:

• Ohio licensure as a Board-Certified Nurse Practitioner (Psychiatric)
• Valid DEA license
• Experience in inpatient or crisis behavioral health settings is a plus
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of crisis management, therapeutic boundaries, and trauma-informed care

GCBHS has been named a Top Workplace in Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky for 13 years in a row! Please visit our website to learn more about GCBHS.

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