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HEARTLAND

Heartland Behavioral Health has been providing care for children and adolescents for over 100 years in Nevada, Missouri. We treat male and female patients ages 4 through 17 in acute and residential programs for conditions ranging from depression, anxiety, and other mood disorders to recovering from a traumatic event. All of our programs have been designed and tailored to help our patients grow and prosper. Heartland programs are provided with a focus on Trauma Informed Care.

Heartland is nestled within 50 secluded acres in Nevada, Missouri, providing the perfect rural area setting for our residents to heal and grow. A reprieve from everyday life, our peaceful environment allows residents to return to the basics and reconnect with themselves and others. We also offer leisure activities, such as baseball, basketball, and an equestrian program, that allow children and adolescents to enjoy themselves while building self-confidence, trust, and teamwork.

Benefit Highlights:

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans
• 401(K) with company match and discounted stock plan
• Educational reimbursement for qualified positions
• Loan Repayment Program
• Challenging and rewarding work environment
• Competitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time Off
• Career development opportunities
• SoFi Student Loan Refinancing Program

JOIN OUR TEAM AND HELP US "CHANGE LIVES"!

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited School of Nursing with a diploma or an associate degree, B.S.N. preferred.
• Licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse in the state of Missouri.
• Knowledge of Professional Nursing.
• Advanced knowledge of adolescent and child behaviors and nursing interventions appropriate for the treatment of children and adolescents in need of psychiatric care.
• Experience in the psychiatric treatment of children and adolescents is preferred.
• Knowledge of adolescent programs, growth and development, and the use of natural and logical consequences of behavior.
• Knowledge of pre-adolescent programs, growth and development, and proper techniques for assisting with hygiene and ADLs.

EEO Statement

All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion, and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

We believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success.