Brightli·Kirksville, Missouri
The nurse will provide essential nursing services including medication administration, physical and mental health assessments, and psychiatric screenings. They will also maintain accurate medical records and collaborate with the care team to support client wellness in a residential and outpatient setting.
Job Description: Licensed practical nurse (Lpn) / Registered nurse (Rn)
📍 Kirksville, MO | Crisis Center 🕒 Part-Time | Saturdays
🩺 about the role
Are you a compassionate nurse who thrives in a fast-paced, purpose-driven environment?
Centerstone is looking for a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) to join our Crisis Center team in Kirksville, MO. In this role, you’ll provide essential nursing care to individuals experiencing behavioral health challenges and substance use disorders.
You’ll work alongside a collaborative team to deliver integrated, whole-person care across crisis stabilization, residential services, outpatient psychiatry, and recovery support—helping clients take meaningful steps toward healing.
💙 ready to make an impact?
Join a team that’s dedicated to changing lives and strengthening communities—one patient at a time.
👉 Apply today to be part of something meaningful.
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.
Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.
Candidates must be a graduate of an accredited nursing program and hold an active LPN or RN license in Missouri. Experience in behavioral health or substance use settings is preferred, along with strong documentation and communication skills.
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.
