LPN LVN - Behavioral Health

Providence

Missoula Medical Plaza

Missoula, Montana

You'll work as an LPN/LVN in behavioral health.

Posted Sep 26

Shift and hours: Days
Unit and setting: Behavioral health LPN LVN - BEHAVIORAL HEALTH
License: LPN or LVN license Upon hire: Montana Licensed Practical NurseMontana LPN license upon hire
Term: Permanent

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License: Montana LPN license upon hire Upon hire: Montana Licensed Practical Nurse Check your license
Certification: National Provider BLS (American Heart Association) upon hire Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association
Experience: 18 months licensed nursing experience 18 months of licensed nursing experience.
Also asks: Graduate of an accredited LPN/LVN program Graduate of an accredited licensed practical/vocational nursing program

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Experience: 1 year office nursing experience 1 year of Office nursing experience.

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Providence nurses are not simply valued – they’re invaluable. You will thrive in our culture of patient-focused, whole-person care built on understanding, commitment, and mutual respect. Your voice matters here, because we know that to inspire and retain the best nurses, we must empower them. Learn why nurses choose to work at Providence by visiting our Nursing Institute page. Join our team at Providence Medical Group Montana As a Providence caregiver, you’ll apply your specialized training to deliver world-class health with human connection and make a difference every day through your extraordinary care.

Required Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited licensed practical/vocational nursing program Upon hire: Montana Licensed Practical Nurse Upon hire: National Provider BLS - American Heart Association 18 months of licensed nursing experience.

Preferred qualifications

1 year of Office nursing experience. Why Join Providence? Our best-in-class benefits are uniquely designed to support you and your family in staying well, growing professionally, and achieving financial security. We take care of you, so you can focus on delivering our Mission of caring for everyone, especially the most vulnerable in our communities.

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In Missoula, MT

Missoula, MTFrom Census ACS 2024.

Living costs about 4% below the US average

Median rent: $1,189/mo
Household income: $70,392/yr, all local households, not nurse pay

Life in Missoula, MT

NeighborhoodsNurses and relocating professionals in Missoula gravitate toward neighborhoods that balance mountain scenery with manageable commutes. Downtown Missoula offers walkable loft and apartment living along the Clark Fork River, putting dining, coffee shops, and cultural venues right outside the door. For a more traditional residential feel with elevated views and immediate trail access, the South Hills and Miller Creek provide single-family homes, townhomes, and duplexes on the south end of town. On the west side, Grant Creek features newer residential developments with quick access to Interstate 90 and commercial retail centers, while established enclaves like the Rattlesnake and Rose Park are prized for tree-lined streets, character homes, and immediate proximity to nature.

Nurses and relocating professionals in Missoula gravitate toward neighborhoods that balance mountain scenery with manageable commutes. Downtown Missoula offers walkable loft and apartment living along the Clark Fork River, putting dining, coffee shops, and cultural venues right outside the door.

For a more traditional residential feel with elevated views and immediate trail access, the South Hills and Miller Creek provide single-family homes, townhomes, and duplexes on the south end of town. On the west side, Grant Creek features newer residential developments with quick access to Interstate 90 and commercial retail centers, while established enclaves like the Rattlesnake and Rose Park are prized for tree-lined streets, character homes, and immediate proximity to nature.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: rentinmissoula.com Source 2: reddit.com Source 3: facebook.com

Getting aroundMissoula is geographically compact, with average city commute times running roughly 15 minutes. Key thoroughfares such as Interstate 90 connect outlying areas like Grant Creek and East Missoula to the city core, while central arterials and the Higgins Avenue bridge carry daily traffic across the Clark Fork River. While local drivers increasingly observe heavier congestion and rush-hour slowdowns as the city grows, distances between primary residential districts and medical facilities remain short, making drive times dependable even in winter weather.

Missoula is geographically compact, with average city commute times running roughly 15 minutes. Key thoroughfares such as Interstate 90 connect outlying areas like Grant Creek and East Missoula to the city core, while central arterials and the Higgins Avenue bridge carry daily traffic across the Clark Fork River.

While local drivers increasingly observe heavier congestion and rush-hour slowdowns as the city grows, distances between primary residential districts and medical facilities remain short, making drive times dependable even in winter weather.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: realestate.usnews.com Source 2: rentinmissoula.com Source 3: destinationmissoula.org Source 4: facebook.com

OutdoorsLocated at the confluence of the Clark Fork, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot rivers, Missoula provides immediate access to world-class blue-ribbon trout fishing, summer tubing, and whitewater kayaking at Brennan's Wave right beside Caras Park. Trail lovers hike the famous switchbacks up Mount Sentinel to the concrete 'M' directly above the University of Montana or venture into the adjacent Bitterroot National Forest. Winter recreation centers around skiing and snowboarding at nearby Montana Snowbowl, while summer thrill-seekers tackle the rapids of Alberton Gorge.

Located at the confluence of the Clark Fork, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot rivers, Missoula provides immediate access to world-class blue-ribbon trout fishing, summer tubing, and whitewater kayaking at Brennan's Wave right beside Caras Park. Trail lovers hike the famous switchbacks up Mount Sentinel to the concrete 'M' directly above the University of Montana or venture into the adjacent Bitterroot National Forest.

Winter recreation centers around skiing and snowboarding at nearby Montana Snowbowl, while summer thrill-seekers tackle the rapids of Alberton Gorge.

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As of Sep 16, 2026Source 1: destinationmissoula.org Source 2: yellowstonepark.com Source 3: epic7travel.com Source 4: mthomeandlandco.com

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Missoula offers healthcare professionals a rare blend of Western mountain tranquility and progressive college-town energy. Situated at the meeting point of the Clark Fork, Bitterroot, and Blackfoot rivers, this Northern Rockies community revolves around the outdoors. Nurses coming off shift can tube right through downtown, hike the steep switchbacks up Mount Sentinel to the iconic 'M,' or hit the slopes at Montana Snowbowl in winter. Neighborhoods range from walkable downtown riverfront lofts near independent staples like Biga Pizza and Top Hat Bar and Grill to scenic, trailside communities in the South Hills and Rattlesnake. Average commute times hover around 15 minutes, making daily travel to medical facilities painless compared to larger metros. However, relocating healthcare workers must prepare for practical tradeoffs: housing vacancy is tight, local roads face growing traffic congestion, and winters bring long spells of freezing temperatures and snow. For clinicians seeking a tight-knit community with boundless trail and river access right outside the hospital doors, Missoula offers an enriching base in western Montana.

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As of 2026-08-12Source 1: rentinmissoula.com Source 2: realestate.usnews.com Source 3: destinationmissoula.org Source 4: yellowstonepark.com Source 5: mthomeandlandco.com Source 6: youtube.com

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Missoula, MTFrom Census ACS 2024.