Behavioral Health Specialist Jobs in Kansas City, MO

Job Description:

Job Title: Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) / Registered Nurse (RN)/ Nurse Care Manager

Location: Independence, MO & Kanas City, MO

Department: Psychiatric Clinics, Behavioral Crisis Center (Rapid Access Unit), Recovery Services, Health Care Home (subject to availability)

Employment Type: Full-Time

Shifts: Days, Overnight, and Weekends (subject to availability)

Job Summary:

Are you a compassionate and dedicated nurse who is passionate about helping individuals improve their mental health, physical wellbeing, and overall quality of life? Join our compassionate, collaborative team as an LPN, RN, or Nurse Care Manager and make a meaningful difference every day. This rewarding opportunity allows you to build lasting relationships with clients, expand your clinical expertise in community behavioral health, collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare professionals, support individuals on their recovery journey, and grow your nursing career within a mission-driven organization. We are seeking caring professionals who possess strong clinical judgment, excellent communication skills, and a genuine commitment to helping others achieve their health and wellness goals.

In these roles, you will provide direct nursing care and care coordination services for individuals experiencing mental health and substance use challenges. You will assess healthcare needs, administer medications, support treatment planning, collaborate with interdisciplinary teams, provide education to clients and families, and promote high-quality, person-centered care. Your clinical expertise and compassionate approach will help individuals achieve greater stability, recovery, independence, and overall wellbeing.

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 - Scroll down to bottom of this post to learn more

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 to individualized treatment planning
• Administer medications and monitor client progress, responses to treatment, and overall wellbeing
• Collaborate with physicians, therapists, case managers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care
• Educate clients and family members about mental health conditions, treatment options, medications, and self-care strategies
• Communicate effectively with interdisciplinary teams regarding client status, concerns, and treatment recommendations
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards
• Promote a safe, supportive, and recovery-oriented environment that respects the dignity and individuality of each client

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Current Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) or Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Missouri
• Ability to provide nursing services in accordance with professional standards of practice
• Experience working with individuals experiencing mental health and/or substance use disorders preferred

Additional Qualifications:

• Strong interpersonal, communication, and relationship-building skills
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary treatment team
• Commitment to providing compassionate, person-centered care
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to maintain professionalism and confidentiality in all interactions

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.