Full Time -Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)

Perimeter Healthcare Careers; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

401(k) with company match

Health, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Supplemental insurance plans

Job summary

Perimeter Behavioral Health of Springfield is seeking a Behavioral Health LPN to join our compassionate nursing team serving children and adolescents with mental health and behavioral challenges. You will deliver evidence-based care and collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team.

We offer a supportive environment with orientation, opportunities for growth, competitive salary, benefits including insurance, PTO, and 12-hour shifts with weekend rotation.

Qualifications

• Active LPN license in Missouri.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver excellent nursing care in a behavioral health setting.
• Monitor patient progress and support individualized care plans.
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support holistic care.
• Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Compassionate care

Patient-centered care

Education

Active Missouri LPN license

Job description

Behavioral Health Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — Springfield, Missouri

At Perimeter Behavioral Health of Springfield, we help children, adolescents, and families find hope, healing, and support during life’s most challenging moments. Our state-of-the-art facility includes a specialized sensory room, gym, game room, library, and therapeutic programming designed to support meaningful patient progress.

We’re looking for compassionate nurses who are ready to make a lasting difference and live our C.A.R.E. values every day:

• Compassion — Lead with empathy and kindness
• Accountability — Follow through with integrity
• Respect — Honor every patient, family, and teammate
• Empowerment — Help others grow, heal, and succeed

Role Overview

Join a dedicated nursing team that brings hope and healing to children and adolescents facing mental health and behavioral challenges. As a Behavioral Health LPN, you’ll provide compassionate, evidence-based care while collaborating with a multidisciplinary treatment team committed to patient transformation.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) with company match
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Supplemental insurance plans available

Professional Growth

• Supportive team environment where collaboration matters
• Comprehensive orientation and onboarding so you feel confident from day one
• Career advancement opportunities
• New graduate mentorship program

Work Environment

• Collaborative, multidisciplinary approach focused on teamwork and shared success
• Evidence-based practices and innovative therapeutic resources
• Specialized spaces including a sensory room, gym, library, game room, and outdoor area
• Leadership committed to quality care, staff development, and patient transformation
• A meaningful opportunity to provide hope and make a difference every shift

Core Responsibilities

Clinical Care & Teamwork

• Deliver excellent nursing care in a behavioral health setting
• Monitor patient progress and support individualized care plans
• Document patient care accurately and thoroughly
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings to support holistic care

Leadership & Healing Environment

• Create and maintain a safe, therapeutic environment
• Build professional relationships with patients, families, and team members
• Advocate for patient needs through collaborative problem-solving
• Continue learning through hands-on coaching, on-site instructors, and psychiatric provider training
• Support structured therapeutic programming that promotes coping skills, goals, mindfulness, and life skills

Structured Programming Includes

• Education and processing groups with RNs and therapists
• MHT-led groups focused on coping skills, goals, mindfulness, and life skills
• Recreational therapy in designated spaces including the sensory room, library, gym, video game room, and newly constructed outdoor space opening this spring

Qualifications Required

• Active LPN license in Missouri
• Current CPR certification
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to compassionate, patient-centered care

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in behavioral health or pediatric nursing
• Background in inpatient psychiatric care
• Knowledge of mental health assessment and treatment
• No behavioral health experience? We’re willing to provide training and support for the right candidate.

Schedule

• 12-hour shifts available: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m. or 7:00 p.m.–7:00 a.m.
• Weekend rotation required

Perimeter Behavioral Health is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive workplace where all employees can thrive. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, regardless of race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.