Behavioral Health Coordinator LPN (LTC)

ViaQuest, Inc.; Dayton (OH); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Monthly productivity incentive bonus

Benefits package (medical, vision, etc

Paid-time off

Premium holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee referral bonus program

No evening, weekend, or 12-hour shifts

Cell phone stipend

Annual pay increase

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions in Dayton, OH, seeks a Behavioral Health Coordinator LPN to join our long‑term care team. You will deliver behavioral health nursing services to residents enrolled in the Behavioral Health Integration program.

This full‑time, Monday–Friday, 9am–5pm role offers no weekends and pays $23–$25 per hour, plus a comprehensive benefits package and mileage reimbursement. You will work with RNs, NP/psychiatrists, therapists, and social workers to assess needs,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• LPN license.
• Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
• Preferably has experience working in LTC facilities as well as Behavioral Health.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, psychotropic medications, behavioral health interventions, standardized screening tools, and interdisciplinary care planning is preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health nursing services to residents enrolled in the Behavioral Health Integration program.
• Perform comprehensive behavioral health nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring of residents enrolled in the Behavioral Health Integration program.
• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary care team to identify behavioral health needs, monitor psychiatric stability, coordinate care with facility staff and psychiatric providers, support chronic disease management, and improve behavioral health outcomes through ongoing assessment, education, communication, and care coordination.
• Collaborate closely with the Nurse Practitioner, Behavioral Health team, facility staff, therapy, social services, and other healthcare providers to ensure timely, coordinated, resident-centered behavioral health services while supporting quality outcomes, improving resident well-being, and reducing avoidable hospitalizations.
• Educate residents, families, and facility staff regarding behavioral health conditions, treatment recommendations, medications, and available services.
• Support a proactive, team-based Behavioral Health Integration model focused on improving resident outcomes, quality of life, and continuity of care.
• Coordinate psychiatric follow-up appointments, laboratory monitoring, medication refills, and recommended interventions.
• Complete all Behavioral Health Integration documentation accurately and within required timeframes while maintaining compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, payer, and organizational documentation standards.

Skills

Behavioral health nursing

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Resident assessment

Education

LPN license

Graduate of an accredited nursing program

Job description

A Great Opportunity

At ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions we offer unique and individualized care to clients in the long term care settings, with multiple diagnoses, including dementia, anxiety, depression, psychosis and more. Our clients are supported by a team of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), certified nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, mental health counselors, social workers, and case managers to ensure the best outcomes for those we serve.

Behavioral Health Coordinator LPN

Behavioral Health Integration

LTC

Full Time

Monday-Friday 9am-5pm

No Weekends!!

$23-$25 per hour

A Great Opportunity

At ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions we offer unique and individualized care to clients in the long term care settings, with multiple diagnoses, including dementia, anxiety, depression, psychosis and more. Our clients are supported by a team of Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), certified nurse practitioners, psychiatrists, mental health counselors, social workers, and case managers to ensure the best outcomes for those we serve.

Responsibilities

• Provide behavioral health nursing services to residents enrolled in the Behavioral Health Integration program
• Perform comprehensive behavioral health nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring of residents enrolled in the Behavioral Health Integration program.
• Function as a member of the interdisciplinary care team to identify behavioral health needs, monitor psychiatric stability, coordinate care with facility staff and psychiatric providers, support chronic disease management, and improve behavioral health outcomes through ongoing assessment, education, communication, and care coordination
• Collaborate closely with the Nurse Practitioner, Behavioral Health team, facility staff, therapy, social services, and other healthcare providers to ensure timely, coordinated, resident-centered behavioral health services while supporting quality outcomes, improving resident well-being, and reducing avoidable hospitalizations.
• Educate residents, families, and facility staff regarding behavioral health conditions, treatment recommendations, medications, and available services.
• Support a proactive, team-based Behavioral Health Integration model focused on improving resident outcomes, quality of life, and continuity of care.
• Coordinate psychiatric follow-up appointments, laboratory monitoring, medication refills, and recommended interventions.
• Complete all Behavioral Health Integration documentation accurately and within required timeframes while maintaining compliance with Medicare, Medicaid, payer, and organizational documentation standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• LPN license.
• Experience in psychiatric, mental and behavioral health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout assigned service area.
• Preferably has experience working in LTC facilities as well as Behavioral Health.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, psychotropic medications, behavioral health interventions, standardized screening tools, and interdisciplinary care planning is preferred

Benefits

• 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.
• No evening, weekend, or 12-hour shifts
• Cell phone stipend
• Annual pay increase

About ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions

To learn more about ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions please visit
http://www.viaquestinc.com/core-services/behavioral-mental-health/

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http://careers.viaquestinc.com/viaquest-culture-of-choice/

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