Job Description:
Job Title: Nurse
Location: Sedalia, MO
Department: Psychiatry
Employment Type: Full-time
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
Position Perks & Benefits:
PTO: 160 hours per year front-loaded annual leave (40 hours may roll-over from year to year)
Sick Leave: 40 hours front-loaded sick leave (does not roll-over from year to year)
CME: $3,500 CME expense reimbursement with 5 paid days CME every two years (does not roll-over but is renewed every 2 years)
100% of relevant professional license fees reimbursed by the company
100% professional liability insurance covered by the company
Eligibility for HRSA Loan Repayment *eligibility requirements
Comprehensive Employee benefits package - health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more**
Flexible Spending Accounts – HSA/FSA healthcare and dependent child-care
Competitive 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan – up to 5% match for Part-Time and Full-Time employees
Company-paid basic life insurance
Emergency Medical Leave Program
Health & Wellness Program
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employee Discount Program
Mileage Reimbursement
Key Responsibilities
Conduct thorough physical and psychological assessments; document patient histories.
Independently provide basic and advanced healthcare services.
Prescribe medications and order diagnostic and psychological tests as needed.
Develop and implement evidence-based treatment plans tailored to individual patient needs.
Deliver care with empathy, patience, and cultural sensitivity.
Perform age-appropriate exams for patients with chronic, complex, or critical conditions.
Interpret diagnostic results and adjust treatment plans accordingly.
Prescribe both pharmacologic and non-pharmacologic therapies.
Monitor patient progress and adjust interventions to support long-term stability.
Provide medication services within Substance Use Disorder programs, including:
Mental status evaluations
Symptom and side effect screenings
Functional assessments
Patient education on medications related to substance use and mental health
Stay current with best practices in addiction and behavioral health treatment.
Meet service delivery benchmarks and quality standards.
Support care transitions through collaboration and referrals.
Lead care coordination efforts, including daily huddles and provider communications.
Develop and approve standing orders in compliance with state regulations.
Promote patient self-management using evidence-based strategies.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to serve vulnerable populations effectively.
Education & Experience
Graduate of an accredited nursing and Nurse Practitioner program.
Licensed RN and APRN in the state of Missouri.
Minimum of 2 years of experience as a Nurse Practitioner.
Licensure & Certifications
Current professional license in good standing.
Federal DEA license required.
Willingness to obtain licensure in additional states.
Comfortable delivering care via telehealth.
DATA 2000 Waiver preferred (or willingness to obtain).
Skills & Competencies
Experience in a community health center or similar setting preferred.
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to connect with diverse populations.
Demonstrated cultural competence and sensitivity.
Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a dynamic environment.
Physical Requirements:
ADA Consideration - Sedentary work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally (exists up the 1/3 of the time) and/or a negligible amount of force frequently (exists 1/3 to 2/3 of the time) to lift, carry, push, or pull, or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Repetitive movements of hands, fingers, and arms for typing and/or writing during work shift.
Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time but may involve walking or standing for brief periods of time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally, and all other sedentary criteria are met.
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.
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