Behavioral Health Nurse (RN/LPN/MA) | St. Louis

Behavioral Health Nurse (RN/LPN/MA)

Location: St. Louis, Missouri

Department / Program: Behavioral Health Services

Employment Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, or PRN (subject to position availability)

Programs: Community Services, Residential Services, Substance Use Disorder (SUD), and other Behavioral Health programs. Placement is based on organizational needs, candidate experience, and position availability at the time of hire.

Job Summary:

Are you looking for a nursing career that allows you to build meaningful relationships, improve lives, and make a lasting impact in your community? Join our compassionate, collaborative team as a Behavioral Health Nurse or Medical Assistant and help individuals achieve greater health, recovery, and overall wellbeing. This rewarding role offers the opportunity to make a direct difference while working alongside dedicated professionals who share a passion for helping others. We are seeking a compassionate, organized, adaptable, and relationship-focused nurse who is committed to providing high-quality, person-centered care.

We're proud to be part of Centerstone, a nationally recognized behavioral health organization that has been recognized as a Top Workplace in both 2025 and 2026 based on employee feedback. If you're looking for an organization that values its people, supports professional growth, and fosters a positive workplace culture, you'll find a home here.

As a Behavioral Health Nurse or Medical Assistant, you'll have the opportunity to support individuals across a variety of behavioral health settings and service lines. Working as part of an interdisciplinary team, you'll help promote wellness, coordinate care, provide nursing expertise, and support recovery-focused outcomes. With opportunities available across multiple programs, this role offers flexibility, professional growth, and the chance to work with diverse populations throughout the continuum of behavioral healthcare.

If you're seeking a meaningful alternative to traditional bedside nursing and enjoy collaborative care, community impact, behavioral health services, and helping people build healthier futures, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

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:

• Build meaningful and supportive relationships with individuals receiving behavioral health services.
• Provide nursing assessments, care coordination, health education, and clinical support that promote health, recovery, and overall wellness.
• Support medication management, medication education, and treatment adherence while helping individuals achieve their goals.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team members, healthcare providers, families, and community resources to ensure coordinated care.
• Monitor health concerns, treatment progress, and emerging needs while supporting timely intervention and follow-up care.
• Educate individuals on medications, health conditions, wellness practices, prevention strategies, and self-management skills.
• Coordinate referrals, communication, and continuity of care among internal and external providers.
• Advocate for individuals by helping reduce barriers to treatment, healthcare access, and support services.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation in accordance with organizational and regulatory standards.
• Participate in treatment planning, interdisciplinary team meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and other assigned responsibilities.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications:

• Hold a current Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) license in good standing.
• Demonstrate knowledge of nursing practices, health assessment, medication administration, and person-centered care principles.
• Possess strong communication, clinical decision-making, and critical-thinking skills.
• Bring experience in behavioral health, mental health, substance use treatment, addiction recovery, residential services, community health, outpatient services, case management, or related healthcare settings preferred.
• Maintain all applicable licensure, certifications, and professional standards required for nursing practice.

Additional Qualifications:

• Maintain a valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, and current auto insurance.
• Demonstrate strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Work effectively with individuals experiencing behavioral health, mental health, substance use, and complex healthcare needs.
• Collaborate successfully within a multidisciplinary healthcare and behavioral health team.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining professionalism and attention to detail.
• Promote recovery-oriented, trauma-informed, and person-centered care practices.

Physical Requirements:

• Perform sedentary to light work involving documentation, computer use, communication, and client interaction.
• Travel as needed to support client care, service coordination, and program operations.
• Move between office, clinic, residential, and community-based settings while performing essential job functions.
• Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 10 pounds occasionally.
• Maintain the ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

Make a Difference Every Day:

If you're looking for a nursing career where you can build meaningful connections, support recovery, and help people improve their quality of life, we encourage you to apply today. Join a nationally recognized Top Workplace and become part of a team dedicated to transforming lives through compassionate, person-centered behavioral healthcare.

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.