Central Florida Inpatient Medicine·Lake Mary, Florida
The LPN Behavioral Health Technician conducts standardized mental health and cognitive screenings for residents in skilled nursing facilities. They collaborate with psychiatric providers and facility staff to ensure accurate diagnoses and regulatory compliance in care planning.
Job Description: LPN Behavioral Health Technician (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
$22 – $32 / hour — depending on experience, facility, shift differentials, and behavioral health responsibilities.
LPN – Behavioral Health Technician Department: Behavioral Health / Psychiatry Services Location: REMOTE Must live in Florida Reports To: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner / Clinical Supervisor Employment Type: Full-Time or Part-Time
The LPN Behavioral Health Technician plays a key role in supporting integrated behavioral health services within skilled nursing facilities. This position is responsible for conducting standardized behavioral health assessments—including PHQ-9, BIMS, and other screenings—to support accurate diagnosis, regulatory compliance, and person-centered care planning for residents. The LPN works closely with psychiatric providers, facility nurses, and interdisciplinary team members to optimize quality outcomes and ensure timely behavioral health support.
Key Responsibilities: Experience in PAC
Behavioral Health Screening & Assessment
Call POA and Guardians
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 escalate concerns to the psychiatric provider or facility nursing team.
Clinical Support
Assist psychiatric providers by gathering resident history, current symptoms, and behavioral observations prior to evaluations.
Support follow-up care by monitoring residents for medication effects, mood changes, or acute behavioral needs.
Participate in care planning discussions and interdisciplinary meetings as needed.
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Ensure screenings are completed within regulatory timelines (MDS, PPS, admission/readmission cycles).
Maintain consistent documentation that meets state, federal, and facility compliance standards.
Assist in quality initiatives related to behavioral health integration, depression reduction, and cognitive monitoring.
Facility & Provider Support
Serve as a behavioral health liaison between the psychiatric team and facility staff.
Educate facility staff on the purpose and importance of mental health screenings when appropriate.
Support smooth coordination of psychiatric caseloads and resident scheduling.
This position is essential in helping skilled nursing facilities meet regulatory requirements, enhance early identification of behavioral health needs, reduce avoidable hospitalizations, and support overall resident well-being through integrated psychiatric care.
Candidates must hold an active LPN license in good standing. Experience in skilled nursing, geriatrics, or behavioral health is preferred, along with strong assessment and communication skills.
Market context
In Florida, behavioral-health roles are typically in steady demand across community clinics, schools, and care settings serving diverse populations. Competition often centers on licensure status, supervised experience, and the ability to work well with interdisciplinary teams while applying mental health ethics and cultural awareness. Review the full posting carefully and confirm your Master’s degree, Registered Intern License, and communication experience; this platform’s AI-summarized requirements and benefits can save you time by condensing the original job description.
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