LPN North Sarasota and Bradenton

Location: North Sarasota and Bradenton

Hourly

$22 – $32 / hour — depending on experience, facility, shift differentials, and behavioral health responsibilities.

1099-Part time: 2-3 days a week

Position Summary

The Behavioral Health Coordinator (BHC) is responsible for providing on-site behavioral health coordination and support for patients enrolled in Psych Health Associates’ Behavioral Health Integration (BHI) program. This role manages an assigned caseload across multiple post-acute facilities, and ensures timely screenings, coordination activities, communication, and escalation of changes in condition.

The BHC serves as the primary point of contact at assigned facilities for day-to-day behavioral health coordination. Responsibilities include conducting required monthly behavioral health screenings, monitoring for changes in patient status, communicating with facility staff, and escalating clinically relevant information to the BHCM or psychiatric providers when indicated.

This role requires strong organizational skills, professionalism, cultural competence, the ability to work independently in the field, proficiency with electronic health records (EHR) and digital tools, and strict adherence to PHA’s policies, workflows, and documentation standards.

Key responsibilities

• Patient coordination & on-Site support
• Manage a caseload of patients enrolled in the behavioral health program. Caseload will be determined based on CMS regulations and VBC programs.
• Perform monthly behavioral health screenings as required based on individual patient needs and PHA protocols.
• Identify and promptly escalate 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.

• Facility collaboration
• 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.

• Documentation & compliance