Brightli·Independence, Missouri
Provide direct nursing care, medication administration, and health assessments within behavioral health and substance use disorder programs. Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to manage patient intake, maintain medical records, and ensure overall patient safety.
Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
Are you a compassionate and detail-oriented nurse looking to make a real difference in behavioral health and addiction recovery? Join our collaborative team as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN), where you’ll play a critical role in supporting individuals on their journey to improved mental health and wellness. This is a meaningful opportunity to work in a mission-driven environment, build strong relationships with clients, develop your clinical skills, and contribute to a safe and supportive care setting. If you are driven, team-focused, and passionate about patient care, we encourage you to apply.
In this role, you will provide hands-on nursing care across residential, outpatient psychiatry, and substance use disorder programs. You will administer medications, perform assessments, support clinical documentation, and collaborate closely with providers and care teams. Your work will directly impact patient outcomes by promoting safety, continuity of care, and overall wellness within a behavioral health setting.
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.
Requires a current and active Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in Missouri and graduation from an accredited practical nursing program. Must possess a valid driver's license and pass comprehensive background screenings.
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.
