Embark Behavioral Health
Hiring nurses in Independence, MO
- $62k–$94k/yr posted pay across 5 roles
- Hiring days and evenings
From 5 postings · Employer research Jul 14, 2026
The short version
Embark Behavioral Health operates short-term residential treatment centers serving adolescents (ages 12-17) with behavioral health needs.
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Who it fits
Best fit
- Psych nurses: 4 of 5 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 5 roles accept an LPN or LVN
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The hard parts
Frequent exposure to behavioral crises, self-harm monitoring, and emotional intensity inherent to adolescent psychiatric care
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Evening shift schedules such as Tuesday–Saturday 12:30 PM–9:00 PM may limit work-life flexibility
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Controlled substance documentation and med room management add regulatory complexity to the role
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Nurses may need to accompany students to off-site clinics or hospitals, creating unpredictable workflow demands
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What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Where would I work, and on which unit or team?
Common questions
Does Embark Behavioral Health hire new grads?
1 of 5 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 4 roles with a stated shift, 3 are day shifts and 1 is an evening shift.
Which units are hiring?
Psych (4) and behavioral health (1).
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Embark Behavioral Health, and we tell you what happens next.
Roles from Embark Behavioral Health
Behavioral Health LPN Per Diem
$30–$35/hr
- RN/LPN/LVN
- Evening shift
- Per diem
Registered Nurse
$33–$37/hr
- RN/LPN
- 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, three days a week
- Compact license OK
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