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Behavioral health technician • orlando fl
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Hourly : $22 – $32 / hour — depending on experience, facility, shift differentials, and behavioral health responsibilities.
The LPN Behavioral Health Technician plays a key role in suppor...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Job Description & Requirements.Developmental Behavioral Pediatrician.StartDate : ASAP Pay Rate : $230000.Highly ranked Orlando Health Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children seeks a Developmental-Behavio...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
Title : Licensed Behavioral Health Provider (LMHC / LCSW / LMFT).Reports to : Behavioral Health Manager.Work Schedule : Full Time : Monday through Friday.
Responsible for assessment and treatment of youth (...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL.The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services.
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a ful...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_1_day]
Our Mission : We create a nurturing healthcare experience, empowering patients by providing a physician-led ecosystem based on a foundation of Science, Technology, Faith, and compassion.The Behavior...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
A leading healthcare provider in Orlando is seeking a qualified RN to administer patient care in an acute setting.Responsibilities include assessing needs, developing care plans, and collaborating ...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Behavioral Health Tech (BHT) Orlando, FL.Most positions require driving.Must be over the age of 21 with a clean driving record to be added to the company insurance.
Aspire Health Partners, your purp...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
This role will be performed onsite from our Lifeskills Orlando Office in Orlando, FL.Monday - Friday 12 : 00pm - 8 : 00pm EST (hybrid).
Founded in 2001, Pasadena Villa has treated mental health conditio...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_hours]
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL.The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services.
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a ful...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
Annual Salary : $56,000 / year POSITION OBJECTIVE : This position will be responsible for all new intakes in the Circuit 9 (Orange & Osceola) area and secure licensed out of home care.They will ensure ...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital is a 174-bed, private psychiatric center located in Orlando, FL.The hospital provides 24-hour emergency services.
Central Florida Behavioral Hospital offers a ful...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
University Behavioral Center, a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc.UHS), is committed to providing intensive mental health services to children, adolescents and adults as well as detox an...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
NeuroRestorative, a part of the Sevita family, provides rehabilitation services for people of all ages with brain, spinal cord and medically complex injuries, illnesses and other challenges.In a va...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Nemours is seeking a Division Coordinator Lead, FULL-TIME, to join our Primary Care team in Orlando, Florida.Nemours primary care practices provide a kid-friendly, family-centered pediatric primary...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_30]
Have you been keeping your eyes open for a new opportunity.Do you enjoy working in a collaborative environment being a positive influence in the behavioral health field If you answered YES then Dev...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Hourly : $22 - $32 / hour - depending on experience, facility, shift differentials, and behavioral health responsibilities.
The LPN Behavioral Health Technician plays a key role in supporting integra...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Mental Health Nursing Adjunct Instructor (Part-Time).Do you have a passion for nursing and desire to share this with others entering this critical field? Rasmussen University is currently seeking d...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
Position Title : Behavioral Health Technician.Sunrise Detox is a premiere center for drug and alcohol detox.Sunrise promises to give you one of the most comfortable medical detox processes available...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
A leading healthcare provider in Orlando is seeking a Registered Nurse to provide care for adolescent and children psychiatric patients.
Responsibilities include assessing mental health needs, devel...[show_more][last_updated.last_updated_variable_days]
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[job_card.job_description]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. 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. 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. Active LPN License (State of employment; 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. Professional, compassionate, and patient-centered approach to care. Knowledge of geriatric mental health and cognitive disorders. Familiarity with PHQ-9, BIMS, and other screening tools (training provided). Ability to recognize behavioral changes and escalate appropriately. Strong rapport-building skills with residents, families, and facility teams. Detail-oriented with a focus on compliance and quality outcomes. Ability to lift up to 25 lbs. Ability to stand / walk for extended periods within the facility. Ability to interact with elderly residents with varying cognitive and functional levels.
Job Description
Job Description
Location : Orlando
Hourly : $22 – $32 / hour — depending on experience, facility, shift differentials, and behavioral health responsibilities.
Position Summary
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
Behavioral Health Screening & Assessment
- 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
Regulatory & Quality Compliance
Facility & Provider Support
Qualifications
Competencies
Physical Requirements
Why This Role Matters
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.