Behavioral Health Nurse (LPN or RN)

About this role

Job Description:

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN) / Nurse Care Manager Location: Independence, MO and Kansas City, MO Department: Psychiatric Clinics, Behavioral Crisis Center (Rapid Access Unit), Recovery Services, or Health Care Home, subject to availability Employment Type: Full-time Schedule: Days, overnights, and weekends, subject to availability

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Job Summary:

Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Licensed Practical Nurse, Registered Nurse, or Nurse Care Manager and make a meaningful difference for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. Depending on current staffing needs, you may provide direct nursing care or care coordination within Psychiatric Clinics, the Behavioral Crisis Center, Recovery Services, or Health Care Home. You will assess healthcare needs, administer medications, support individualized treatment planning, educate clients and families, and collaborate with multidisciplinary professionals to promote recovery, stability, independence, and improved well-being. We are seeking a caring nurse with strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to person-centered care.

This position offers…

• Employee Assistance Program – 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• Mileage Reimbursement – Company paid for work functions requiring travel
• Employee Discounts – Hotels, Theme Parks & Attractions, College Tuition
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting a healthy, joyful workforce
• Additional Perks & Benefits - Health, Dental, Life, & Much More - Scroll down to bottom of this post to for more info.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide compassionate nursing care and support to individuals receiving behavioral health and substance use disorder services
• Assess clients’ physical and emotional health needs and contribute clinical insight to individualized treatment planning
• Administer medications and monitor client progress, treatment responses, health concerns, and overall well-being
• Coordinate comprehensive care with physicians, therapists, case managers, nurses, and other healthcare professionals
• Educate clients and family members about mental health conditions, treatment options, medications, wellness, and self-care strategies
• Communicate client status, clinical concerns, and treatment recommendations clearly and promptly to interdisciplinary team members
• Promote a safe, respectful, and recovery-oriented environment that recognizes each client’s dignity, strengths, and individual needs
• Document nursing services, observations, interventions, and outcomes accurately and within organizational and regulatory timeframes

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse or Registered Nurse license in the State of Missouri required
• Ability to provide nursing services in accordance with applicable professional standards of practice
• Experience supporting individuals with mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, organization, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality
• Communicate effectively, build supportive relationships, and collaborate successfully within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Demonstrate a commitment to compassionate, person-centered, recovery-oriented care

Build a Nursing Career That Changes Lives

Bring your nursing expertise, compassion, and commitment to whole-person care to our team. Apply today to help individuals improve their health, strengthen their recovery, and move toward greater stability and independence.





Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.





Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission-driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.