[Hiring] Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse @Lifepoint Health

Role Description

As a Behavioral Health Transfer Center RN joining our team, you’re embracing a vital mission dedicated to making communities healthier. Our Access Point Behavioral Health Transfer Center serves as a centralized hub for coordinating timely and appropriate placement of individuals in need of acute behavioral health care. Operating 24/7, the center streamlines the transfer process by:

• Assessing clinical needs
• Verifying bed availability
• Arranging transportation

Staffed by a team of 31 experienced mental health professionals, we serve as a liaison between referring facilities, facilitating over 6,000 transfers per month. Here you will have the opportunity to work remotely in a dynamic, fast-paced, and mission-driven environment.

A Behavioral Health Transfer Center LPN (Remote), who excels in this role:

• Screen and coordinate patient admissions and transfers from hospitals and clinics
• Use clinical decision-making and approved criteria to ensure the proper level of care
• Collaborate with intake teams, physicians, nursing staff, and hospital departments to facilitate timely and appropriate placements
• Monitor patient flow, track delays, and help improve access processes for better outcomes
• Serve as a key liaison between facilities, patients, families, and providers — ensuring compassionate and efficient service
• Navigating referrals submission to final acceptance in critical time (45 minutes)
• Ensure compliance with EMTALA, Lifepoint Health policies, and quality standards
• Demonstrates strong clinical judgment, critical thinking, and the ability to multitask in a high-volume setting typing 30-40 wpm

Qualifications

• Active Compact LPN License
• 3+ years of clinical experience in Behavioral Health or ED (EmPath Unit) / Critical Care experience with Behavioral Health patients
• High-speed internet access (minimum: 50 Mbps upload / 100 Mbps download)
• Excellent communication skills and a commitment to patient-centered care
• Demonstrates knowledge of regulatory requirements, EMTALA, Lifepoint Health Ethics and Compliance policies, and quality initiatives

Requirements

• Strong clinical judgment and critical thinking skills
• Ability to multitask in a high-volume setting

Benefits

• Comprehensive Benefits: Multiple levels of medical, dental and vision coverage for full-time and part-time employees
• Financial Protection & PTO: Life, accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity insurance, short- and long-term disability, paid family leave and paid time off
• Financial & Career Growth: Higher education and certification tuition assistance, loan assistance and 401(k) retirement package and company match
• Employee Well-being: Mental, physical, and financial wellness programs (free gym memberships, virtual care appointments, mental health services and discount programs)
• Professional Development: Ongoing learning and career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to impact lives at a critical access point in care
• Supportive leadership and career development

Company Description

Lifepoint Health is a diversified healthcare delivery network with facilities coast to coast. We are driven by a profound commitment to prioritize your well-being so you can provide exceptional care to others.