Behavioral Health Coordinator LPN (LTC)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive training

Monthly productivity incentive bonus

Full benefits package (medical, vision

Dental, disability and life insurance,

401k

Paid-time off

Premium holiday pay

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible scheduling

Employee referral bonus program

No evenings, weekends, or 12-hour ShS

Cell phone stipend

Annual pay increase

Job summary

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions in Montana is seeking a Behavioral Health Coordinator LPN to deliver nursing services within the Behavioral Health Integration program for long-term care residents. The role requires collaboration with an interdisciplinary team to coordinate care, monitor psychiatric stability, and support chronic disease management.

You will educate residents, families, and staff on behavioral health conditions and medications, participate in a team-driven care model,

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited nursing program.
• LPN license held.
• Experience in psychiatric/behavioral health services.
• Willingness to travel throughout the assigned service area.
• Preferably has experience working in LTC facilities as well as Behavioral Health.

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 collaboration

Resident-focused care

Travel readiness

Education

Accredited nursing program

LPN License

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

Responsibilities may include:

• 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 for this position include:

• 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

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.
• 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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