We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner for a locum opportunity in Missouri, starting as soon as possible. This is primarily an inpatient Psychiatry position with a consistent weekday schedule, no call, and a strong behavioral health team.
Assignment Details
- Start Date: ASAP / October 5, 2026
- Nurse Practitioners only
- Primarily inpatient Psychiatry
Schedule
- Monday Friday
- 8:00 AM 5:00 PM
- One rotating weekend per month
- No call
- No telehealth
Practice Setting
- Primarily inpatient Psychiatry
- Small outpatient department with occasional coverage as needed
- WellSky EMR
- No trauma designation
Patient Volume
- Approximately patients per day
- New and established behavioral health patients
- Patient population may begin around age 12
- Majority of patients approximately ages
Clinical Responsibilities
- Inpatient psychiatric rounding
- Evaluate and manage new and established behavioral health patients
- Psychiatric medication management
- Management of medications administered in the inpatient setting
- Documentation in WellSky
- Some outpatient responsibilities may be included as needed
Support Staff
- 1.5 Psychiatrists
- 4 full-time Nurse Practitioners
- Approximately 6 providers working during weekdays
- Weekend coverage includes the locum plus approximately one additional provider
Requirements
- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
- BLS required
- CPR required
- Board Certification / Board Eligibility not required per source
- Suboxone certification not required
- Relevant experience may be accepted in place of fellowship training
- Prior locum/travel experience not required
- Missouri license requirement was not specified
Ideal Candidate
An experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is comfortable managing approximately behavioral health patients per day in a primarily inpatient setting.
