Behavioral Health Coordinator LPN (LTC)

ViaQuest; Dayton (OH); Sur place; USD 34 000 - 52 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Monthly productivity bonus

Medical, vision, dental, disability, &

Life insurance

401k

Paid time off

Employee referral bonus

Cell phone stipend

Annual pay increase

Résumé du poste

ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions in Dayton, OH seeks a licensed practical nurse to deliver behavioral health nursing services to residents in long-term care settings. The role involves assessments, coordination with a multidisciplinary team, and patient education.

Travel within the service area is required, with opportunities for professional growth. This full-time position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including a 401(k), PTO, and annual pay increases, supporting ongoing

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 experience in LTC facilities and Behavioral Health.
• Knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, psychotropic medications, and interdisciplinary planning.

Responsabilités

• Provide behavioral health nursing services to residents enrolled in Behavioral Health Integration.
• Perform comprehensive behavioral health nursing assessments and ongoing monitoring.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary care team to identify needs and coordinate care.
• Support chronic disease management and improve behavioral health outcomes.
• Educate residents, families, and facility staff on conditions, treatments, and services.
• Coordinate follow-up appointments, labs, medications, and interventions.
• Complete all required Behavioral Health Integration documentation accurately and timely.

Connaissances

LPN license

Psychiatric experience

Travel willingness

Formation

Nursing diploma or degree

Description du poste

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 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:

• Monthly productivity incentive bonus.
• Benefit package for full-time employees (including medical, vision, dental, disability and life insurance and a 401k).
• Paid-time off.
• Employee referral bonus program.
• Cell phone stipend
• Annual pay increase

About ViaQuest Psychiatric & Behavioral Solutions