Licensed Vocational Nurse LVN
About the role
Are you a compassionate and organized LVN looking for a rewarding role in behavioral health? Join our growing outpatient psychiatry team and help support adults living with serious mental illness in a collaborative, patient-focused environment. This is an excellent opportunity for a Licensed Vocational Nurse who enjoys building relationships with patients, coordinating care, and working alongside experienced psychiatric providers—all while enjoying a predictable weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, or hospital shifts.
Responsibilities
As an LVN, you'll play a vital role in supporting psychiatric providers and ensuring exceptional patient care.
- Administer long-acting injectable psychiatric medications
- Reconcile and review patient medications
- Assist providers with patient care and treatment coordination
- Monitor patient needs and communicate concerns appropriately
- Support medication management activities
Administrative & Care Coordination Responsibilities:
- Obtain insurance prior authorizations
- Coordinate prescription requests and refill processing
- Follow up on medical record requests
- Maintain accurate patient documentation and records
- Communicate with pharmacies, insurance providers, and healthcare partners
- Assist with scheduling and patient follow-up activities
Requirements
What We're Looking For:
- Current, unrestricted Texas LVN license
- Minimum of 1 year of relevant nursing experience
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication abilities
- Basic computer proficiency and electronic documentation skills
- Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
Preferred Qualifications:
- Behavioral Health or Psychiatry experience
- BLS Certification
- Experience working with adults diagnosed with serious mental illness
- Experience obtaining insurance authorizations and coordinating patient care
Qualifications of the Ideal Candidate
You are:
- Compassionate and patient-centered
- Highly organized and detail-oriented
- Comfortable working in a fast-paced outpatient environment
- Skilled at de-escalating challenging situations professionally
- A team player who enjoys collaborating with providers and support staff
- Passionate about improving the lives of individuals receiving mental health services
Benefits
- Health Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Retirement Benefits
- Employee Assistance Resources
- Professional Development Opportunities
Pay and Schedule
This is a full-time position with a schedule of Monday-Friday, 8:30 AM - 5:00 PM, and a salary range of $60,000 - $68,000 per year.