Lakeland Behavioral Health System Jobs Hiring Now
Lakeland Behavioral Health System is hiring for 16 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, concentrated in healthcare administration and mental & behavioral health. Migrate Mate updates Lakeland Behavioral Health System's live openings daily. Lakeland Behavioral Health System is a behavioral health provider offering inpatient, residential, and outpatient mental health and substance use treatment services.
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Lakeland Behavioral Health System hiring data on Migrate Mate, as of July 16, 2026.
- Open jobs
- 16
- Top team
- Healthcare Administration
- Seniority
- Across all levels
- Work type
- 0% remote or hybrid
- Top location
- Springfield
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Lakeland Behavioral Health – Springfield, MO.
This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of $60 per hour and is not benefits-eligible. This is a direct temporary opportunity (not an agency contract), and travel stipends or travel reimbursements are not provided. Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for days or nights. Temporary employees may be eligible to convert to a regular full-time position if offered. Current Acadia Healthcare employees are not eligible for this temporary assignment.
About Lakeland Behavioral Health
If you’re looking for a high‑impact nursing role with excellent pay and the potential for long‑term growth, Lakeland Behavioral Health would love to connect.
Responsibilities:
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
- Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
- Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
- Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
- Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
- Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
- One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
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Lakeland Behavioral Health – Springfield, MO.
This is a temporary, full-time, 13-week nursing assignment with a fixed rate of $60 per hour and is not benefits-eligible. This is a direct temporary opportunity (not an agency contract), and travel stipends or travel reimbursements are not provided. Candidates must have at least one year of behavioral health experience and be available for days or nights. Temporary employees may be eligible to convert to a regular full-time position if offered. Current Acadia Healthcare employees are not eligible for this temporary assignment.
About Lakeland Behavioral Health
If you’re looking for a high‑impact nursing role with excellent pay and the potential for long‑term growth, Lakeland Behavioral Health would love to connect.
Responsibilities:
- Provide and coordinate care by assessing patients’ physical and behavioral health needs.
- Develop and implement nursing care plans.
- Maintain medical records and educate patients and their families about various physical and behavioral health conditions.
- Provide nursing care and services within the standards and scope of nursing practice as defined within the state Nurse Practice Act regulations, policies, procedures, and protocols, as well as facility and corporate policies and procedures.
- Ensure physicians’ orders are legible if taken verbally and transcribed appropriately per policy and procedure.
- Ensure patients’ status is assessed on an ongoing basis and pertinent information is gathered and documented.
- Notify physicians of significant changes in status such as difficulties with detox, medical emergency, change in medical status regarding response to medications, and related challenges.
- Ensure that initial nursing treatment plans are completed upon admission and that all nursing treatment plans are specific to assessed needs.
- Demonstrate knowledge and utilization of universal precautions in providing direct patient care.
- Accurately administer medications per ordered note.
- Document accurate count of controlled substance medication administration on required documents.
- Complete admission and discharge processing efficiently and accurately as directed.
- Exhibit therapeutic rapport with patients by maintaining professional boundaries, respecting personal space, giving patients direct attention, and maintaining rational detachment.
- Provide direction or coordinate the activities of the unit as directed.
- Communicate therapeutically and professionally with patients, visitors, co-workers, and others involved inpatient treatment.
- Must have graduated from an accredited school of nursing.
- Must possess a current Registered Nurse (RN) license as required by the state of employment or be eligible to practice nursing in accordance with state requirements
- One year of nursing experience; previous psychiatric, mental, behavioral, or substance use nursing experience a plus
- CPR and de-escalation and restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility requirements.
AHRN
#LI-CJ1
Job Roles at Lakeland Behavioral Health System
Working at Lakeland Behavioral Health System
Lakeland Behavioral Health System's 16 open roles are across all levels, and about 0% are remote or hybrid. The most active teams are healthcare administration, mental & behavioral health, and business development. Lakeland Behavioral Health System operates psychiatric and behavioral health programs serving patients across acute, residential, and outpatient care settings. The organization employs nurses, licensed counselors, program directors, and clinical administrators across its treatment programs. Most Lakeland Behavioral Health System roles are based in Springfield.
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How many jobs is Lakeland Behavioral Health System hiring for right now?
Lakeland Behavioral Health System is hiring for 16 open roles on Migrate Mate as of July 16, 2026, updated daily, concentrated in healthcare administration and mental & behavioral health. Roles span nursing leadership, clinical program management, admissions, and executive positions across behavioral health care settings.
What kinds of roles does Lakeland Behavioral Health System hire for?
The most active teams are healthcare administration, mental & behavioral health, and business development. Lakeland Behavioral Health System regularly hires registered nurses across acute, residential, and outpatient programs, along with admissions counselors, program managers, human resources professionals, and senior clinical leaders such as Directors of Nursing and Chief Nursing Officers. Most postings are across all levels.
Are Lakeland Behavioral Health System jobs remote or in-person?
Mostly on-site. About 0% of Lakeland Behavioral Health System's open roles on Migrate Mate are remote or hybrid as of July 16, 2026, with the rest based in Springfield. Each Lakeland Behavioral Health System listing shows its work location so you can filter before applying.
How do I apply to a job at Lakeland Behavioral Health System?
Find a role that fits your background in Migrate Mate's Lakeland Behavioral Health System listings, then follow the listing through to Lakeland Behavioral Health System's own application process. Lakeland Behavioral Health System manages candidate review, interviews, and hiring decisions directly. Migrate Mate keeps listings current so the roles you see reflect what Lakeland Behavioral Health System is actively recruiting for.
Does Lakeland Behavioral Health System hire entry-level?
Most of Lakeland Behavioral Health System's open roles on Migrate Mate are across all levels as of July 16, 2026. Check individual Lakeland Behavioral Health System listings for stated experience requirements.
Where is Lakeland Behavioral Health System hiring?
Most Lakeland Behavioral Health System roles are based in Springfield, and about 0% offer remote or hybrid work as of July 16, 2026. Migrate Mate shows the location on each listing.