Registered Nurse-Outpatient Mental Health
This role involves providing outpatient mental health nursing care within Confidential Client, requiring a registered nurse license and specialized nursing experience. The nurse delivers holistic, evidence-based care, demonstrating leadership and collaboration to manage complex patient situations while adhering to physical and clinical competency standards. The position is on-site and demands flexibility in schedule and assignments.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Healthcare & Nursing.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
As a Registered Nurse — Outpatient Mental Health you will provide high-quality, evidence-based nursing care in an outpatient/ambulatory behavioral health setting. Typical responsibilities include:
- Conduct assessments, triage, and ongoing monitoring for adults with mental health and behavioral health needs
- Administer medications, monitor side effects, and support medication management plans
- Provide crisis intervention and safety planning when needed
- Collaborate with psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, and primary care teams to coordinate patient care
- Document assessments, care plans, medication records, and progress notes in the electronic health record accurately and on time
- Educate patients and families on conditions, treatment plans, and self-management strategies
- Participate in case reviews, care coordination meetings, and quality improvement activities
- Follow clinical policies, infection control and safe patient handling practices
What We’re Looking For
Minimum qualifications (applicants must meet licensure/education requirements listed below):
- Current, full, active, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in Ohio (or compact RN licensure with eligibility to practice in Ohio)
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program (ADN, Diploma, or BSN). BSN preferred for some levels.
- BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required; Advanced certifications (e.g., ACLS, PALS) as applicable
- Experience in mental/behavioral health nursing or outpatient behavioral health is strongly preferred
- Strong clinical assessment skills, sound judgment, and effective therapeutic communication
- Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Ability to perform duties that include walking, standing, bending, and moderate lifting (up to 35 lbs) in accordance with safe patient handling guidelines
- Proficiency in written and spoken English required
- Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; subject to background checks and any client-required pre-employment screening
Experience-to-grade guidance (examples to help candidates self-assess):
- Entry-level RN / Nurse I: ADN/Diploma with limited professional experience
- Mid-level RN / Nurse II: BSN or ADN + 1–2 years relevant clinical experience
- Senior RN / Nurse III: MSN or significant specialized experience demonstrating leadership and advanced clinical judgment
Employment Details & Compensation
- Employment type: Full-time, Contract (as listed by the client)
- Pay range (provided by source): $70,726 - $148,921 per year
- Typical schedule: Outpatient clinic hours; some flexibility required for schedule changes or coverage
- Location: Onsite — Columbus, OH
Location & Work Model
- Primary work location: Columbus, OH (on-site outpatient mental health clinic)
- Candidates must be able to commute or relocate to Columbus, OH for this role
Why Join (Confidential Client via Careertakes)
- Serve patients in a mission-driven healthcare environment focused on behavioral health
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams and access ongoing professional development
- Competitive compensation for experienced RNs and clearly defined career-level expectations
Legal & Compliance Notes
- Reasonable accommodations are available to applicants with disabilities — please notify Careertakes during the process if you need an accommodation.
- Applicants must meet all licensure and credentialing requirements for Ohio prior to appointment.
- Offers are contingent on background checks, drug screening, and other pre-employment requirements as required by the client and applicable law.
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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