LVN/RN - Children’s Medication Clinic (1350)
Texas Panhandle Mental Health
Summary
Texas Panhandle Centers is seeking an LVN/RN in the Children’s Clinic (1350) to deliver trauma-informed care and nursing services to youth (ages 3-17) across Amarillo and the surrounding service area of the Texas Panhandle. This role is ideal for human services graduates looking to gain direct clinical experience in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment.
Job description
Position Overview
Texas Panhandle Centers is seeking an LVN/RN in the Children’s Clinic (1350) to deliver trauma-informed care and nursing services to youth (ages 3-17) across Amarillo and the surrounding service area of the Texas Panhandle. This role is ideal for human services graduates looking to gain direct clinical experience in a supportive, multi-disciplinary team environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain ethical and professional communications at all times using respectful trauma-informed care language.
- Provide professional psychiatric nursing services for the Outpatient Behavioral Health and Intellectual & Developmental Disability (IDD) units of TPC.
- Care and treat assigned clients in accordance with accepted nursing and medical standards.
- Work closely with all TPC treatment team members and community partners to attend to the health needs of clients.
- Interact with clients in a person-centered, trauma-informed manner, and provides direct services in the area of medication, mental health education, and care coordination.
- Adhere to TPC Business Code of Conduct and report concerns if ethical and/or business standards defined in the code are compromised.
Qualifications & Credentials
Education & Credentials (Required)
- High School Diploma or GED and a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license.
- Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited program and a Registered Nurse (RN) license.
- Valid LVN or RN license through the Texas State Board of Nursing (TXBN) in current and good standing.
- Comply with TXBN’s rules and regulations to maintain licensure.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record.
- At least 18 years of age.
- Employees may be required to utilize their personal mobile phones for two-factor authentication (2FA).
Experience Level Tiering
- LVN I ($40,809.60/yr): Entry Level – No experience required.
- LVN II ($43,305.60/yr): Minimum 1 year of LVN experience.
- RN ($70,865.60 – $81,660.80/yr): Associate or bachelor’s degree with RN experience in a recognized health agency, hospital, or health care facility.
- Graduate-level coursework in a related field may substitute for up to 1 year of required experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus.
Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED and a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) license
- Associate or bachelor’s degree from an accredited program and a Registered Nurse (RN) license
- Valid LVN or RN license through the Texas State Board of Nursing (TXBN) in current and good standing
- Comply with TXBN’s rules and regulations to maintain licensure
- Valid Texas Driver’s License with an insurable driving record
- At least 18 years of age
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) is a strong plus
Benefits
- Student Loan Forgiveness
- Urgent Care Visits
- Teladoc
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Retirement Match
- Paid Time Off
- Holidays
- Floating Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Disability Insurance
Company overview
Texas Panhandle Mental Health is a comprehensive mental healthcare provider serving the Texas Panhandle region, with a primary focus on delivering accessible mental health services to communities across this expansive area. The organization specializes in providing a wide range of mental health treatments, including counseling services, psychiatric care, crisis intervention, and community-based support programs. As a key healthcare provider in the region, Texas Panhandle Mental Health addresses the unique mental health needs of rural and semi-rural populations, offering both outpatient and community-based services. The organization plays a crucial role in bridging mental health service gaps in underserved areas, providing essential care for conditions ranging from depression and anxiety to more severe mental health disorders. Their services typically include individual and group therapy, medication management, case management, and prevention programs designed to promote mental wellness throughout the community. Texas Panhandle Mental Health operates with a mission to enhance the quality of life for individuals and families by providing compassionate, evidence-based mental health care while working to reduce stigma and increase mental health awareness across the region.