Behavioral Health LPN - Field-Based Care Coordinator

Spectrum Medical Partners; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Spectrum Medical Partners in Clearwater, FL seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide on-site behavioral health coordination within the Psych Health Associates’ Behavioral Health Integration program. The role serves multiple post-acute facilities, handling screenings, coordination, and timely communication with clinical teams.

Responsibilities include monthly behavioral health screenings, escalation of changes in condition, and on-site collaboration with facility staff.

Qualifications

• Experience working in healthcare, behavioral health, care coordination, case management, or related patient-facing work.
• Ability to manage a high-volume caseload and navigate multiple facility environments.
• Proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and digital communication tools.
• Strong communication, organization, critical thinking, and follow-through.
• Demonstrated cultural competency and ability to work effectively with diverse populations.
• Reliable transportation and ability to travel within a defined region.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of patients enrolled in the behavioral health program.
• Perform monthly behavioral health screenings as required based on CMS regulations and PHA protocols.
• Identify and promptly elevate changes in condition, safety concerns, or other clinical updates to the BHCM or appropriate clinical team.
• Support coordination of additional behavioral health services when indicated.
• Serve as the primary on-site behavioral health coordination contact for assigned facilities.
• Communicate with facility leadership, nursing staff, therapy teams, social services, and IDT members to support continuity of behavioral health care.
• Assist with scheduling, coordination, and on-site logistics to support psychiatric and psychology services.
• Complete required monthly documentation accurately and on time, according to PHA policies and workflows.
• Maintain patient information, screenings, coordination activities, and communication records within the EHR.
• Adhere to all documentation, privacy, compliance, and behavioral health workflow standards.
• Collaborate with the BHCM on care coordination needs, caseload updates, and workflow execution.
• Participate in routine check-ins, supervision, and team meetings as assigned.
• Follow escalation pathways for clinically significant changes, facility concerns, workflow barriers, or safety-related observations.
• Travel between assigned facilities within a regional territory on a rotating or cycling schedule.

Skills

Healthcare experience

EHR proficiency

Communication

Travel readiness

Cultural competence

Job description

Spectrum Medical Partners in Clearwater, FL seeks a licensed practical nurse (LPN) to provide on-site behavioral health coordination within the Psych Health Associates’ Behavioral Health Integration program. The role serves multiple post-acute facilities, handling screenings, coordination, and timely communication with clinical teams.

Responsibilities include monthly behavioral health screenings, escalation of changes in condition, and on-site collaboration with facility staff.