LPN (Licensed Practical Nurse) Monday-Friday: Part Time Flexible Hours

This Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN) position will work to serve clients in the new crisis residential Therapeutic Diversion Program (TDP) at 15th St. The primary duties is to provide general health care support, training and education to clients in a clinical environment for ongoing stabilization with therapeutic interventions, relapse prevention services and facilitating transition and linkage for continuity of care to individuals experiencing challenges with mental health and/or substance abuse, homelessness and criminal justice involvement within the community. The LVN will assist with guiding and coordinating clients' treatment planning to include their desired goals and identified tasks for client self-care with applicable education, training, referrals and resources.

The LVN will be working alongside the multi-disciplinary clinical team to comply and adhere to contractual criteria, agency guidelines and program requirements. The LVN will work in close collaborations with the TDP Practice Manager (PM), the RN Supervisor (RNS), as well as the the TDP staff and other collaborating partners to continuously assess, develop and refine the services delivery system to assist clients' success, offering optimal care with compassion, trauma informed practices that promotes racial and health equity and using evidence-based practices. TDP is designed to offer longer term stabilization based on the clients' needs and goals while residing at the 15th St. unit.

The LVN along with the PM, in conjunction with the RNS, will engage with other community supporting stakeholders to promote cohesive, comprehensive, quality and effective therapeutic diversion and deflection for individuals' to be able to establish a productive and positive foundation for sustainable, independent and healthier living.

This position is under the administrative supervision of the TDP PM and under the clinical oversight of the program's RNS.

May require a flexible work schedule.

Graduation from an accredited LVN program.

Current LVN (Licensed Vocational Nurse) license in Texas.
1-2 years' experience providing direct care to persons with substance abuse, mental illness, or intellectual/developmental disabilities preferred.

Part-Time. Monday-Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM.

For specific positions, additional compensation may be offered to candidates who are bilingual in English and another language deemed necessary for the role.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, sex or age.

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