Behavioral Health Nurse IDD
Listed compensation
$64k-$71k
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
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Job Description
- Behavioral Health Nurse IDD
- Full-Time Monday-Friday 9am-5pm
- No Weekends
- LPN $23-$25 per hour
- RN Salary $64k-$71k per year
- Service area includes Brooklyn Heights and Cleveland
A Great Opportunity
At ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions we offer unique and individualized care to children, adolescents, adults, the aging population, those with developmental disabilities and those suffering from extreme trauma.
Our clients are supported by a team of mental health counselors, social workers, certified nurse practitioners, case managers and psychiatrists to ensure the best outcomes for those we serve. Apply today and make a difference in the lives of the clients we serve!
Responsibilities May Include
- Address the behavioral and physical health needs of clients receiving treatment for psychiatric symptoms.
- Perform health care screenings and check vital signs.
- Administering injections and other medications as needed.
- Monitor and administer medication.
- Educate clients on pharmaceuticals.
- Gather client information and history from the Nurse Practitioner.
- Case management duties including coordination of community services.
- Assist clients in building skills including emotion, stress and anger management, communication and interpersonal relationships.
Requirements for This Position Include
- Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
- RN license.
- Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services.
- Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
- Preferably has experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
What ViaQuest Can Offer You
- Comprehensive training.
- Monthly productivity incentive bonus.
- Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
- Paid-time off.
- Premium holiday pay.
- Mileage reimbursement.
- Flexible scheduling.
- Employee referral bonus program.
About ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions
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Key Responsibilities
The nurse will address the behavioral and physical health needs of clients, including administering medications and performing health screenings. Additionally, they will provide case management and assist clients in developing essential life and coping skills.
Requirements
Candidates must be graduates of an accredited nursing program and hold an active RN license. Experience in psychiatric, mental, and behavioral health services is required, with a preference for experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Behavioral Health — Registered Nurse Career Context
Of the 41 active Behavioral Health listings this role was benchmarked against, 17% are remote, 49% have no call, 71% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$68k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $73k in an average-cost state. 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 3.9 / 10 · top 25% in behavioral health (rn) | ranked against 141 Behavioral Health (RN) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $64k–$71k | Behavioral Health median $85k (middle half $79k–$90k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$73k in purchasing power | Ohio index 92.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Behavioral Health listings in Ohio | 23 active | 146 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 17% remote · 49% no call · 71% no weekends41 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Ohio Registered Nurse listings: 8% state a sign-on bonus (median $5k) · 4% offer loan repayment278 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Behavioral Health listings | 856 in the last 30 days | 594 the 30 days before (+44%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 141 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Brooklyn Heights
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $246k≈ 3.8× annual pay
- Median resident rent
- $1,148/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 17 min
- State income tax
- Up to 4%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.