Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (APRN) - PRN

Join our mission to help individuals with mental health disorders lead healthy and productive lives. Greater Cincinnati Behavioral Health Services (GCBHS) is hiring Psychiatric 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.

We are seeking a reliable and flexible APRNs to provide shift coverage on an as-needed basis. This role requires a combination of in-office presence and on-call readiness depending on shift needs. Ability and willingness to work overnight hours, including weekends and holidays.

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.

Benefits:

• Paid Time Off and Sick Time
• Flexible work schedules
• Eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Comprehensive health insurance
• 403(b) Retirement with Match
• Eligibility for discretionary annual incentive bonus
• DEA and Board licensure reimbursement
• Paid educational leave
• Occurrence-based malpractice included
• Agency collaborating physician provided
• 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
• Strong EMR documentation skills
• 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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