Administer medications and perform nursing assessments for clients in residential care and behavioral health programs. Document care accurately and engage with clients to support their health and wellbeing.
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse
Location: Columbia, MO
Department: Primary Care
Employment Type: Full-time
Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) where you will play a vital role in providing nursing services to patients in residential care facilities and behavioral health treatment programs. You will have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of clients by maintaining a safe and therapeutic environment. We are looking for individuals who are dedicated, empathetic, and skilled in nursing practices. Your expertise will help foster strong relationships between clients and clinic staff, ensuring a supportive atmosphere for all.
In this role, you will be responsible for administering medications, performing nursing assessments, and documenting care accurately. You will also engage with clients to address their medication needs and support their overall health and wellbeing. Your contributions will be essential in promoting a positive and effective treatment experience for our clients.
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
a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness
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.
Preferred Family Health Care is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.
