LPN, Behavioral Health Tech — Skilled Nursing

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

Job summary

Spectrum Medical Partners seeks an LPN Behavioral Health Technician in Palm Harbor, FL, to support integrated behavioral health services within skilled nursing facilities. You will perform standardized screenings (PHQ-9, BIMS) and assist in care planning, working with psychiatric providers and the care team.

Responsibilities include collecting resident history, monitoring medication effects, and participating in interdisciplinary meetings to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality,

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in good standing.
• Experience in skilled nursing, geriatrics, behavioral health, or mental health preferred.
• Strong communication, assessment, and documentation skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced facility environment.

Responsibilities

• Administer PHQ-9, BIMS, and other approved mental health and cognitive screenings for assigned residents.
• Document assessment findings accurately and promptly in the electronic medical record.
• Identify changes in condition and elevate concerns to the psychiatric provider or facility nursing team.

Skills

Empathy/compassionate care

Clinical documentation

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Regulatory compliance awareness

Education

Active LPN License (State of employment; in good standing)

Tools

PHQ-9

BIMS

Job description

Spectrum Medical Partners seeks an LPN Behavioral Health Technician in Palm Harbor, FL, to support integrated behavioral health services within skilled nursing facilities. You will perform standardized screenings (PHQ-9, BIMS) and assist in care planning, working with psychiatric providers and the care team.

Responsibilities include collecting resident history, monitoring medication effects, and participating in interdisciplinary meetings to ensure regulatory compliance and high-quality,