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MindCare Solutions
St. Louis, Missouri

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) F/T - Onsite - Relocation Assistance

Nurse PractitionerFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$70-$75/hr

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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Job Description

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)- Full Time

MindCare Solutions is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our dynamic team on a full-time basis. The ideal candidate will excel in both acute and chronic psychiatric care, delivering high-quality mental health services to patients across inpatient and outpatient settings.

This role involves rounding in a hospital, conducting Emergency Department (ED) and Inpatient (IP) consults, managing psychiatric evaluations and treatment plans, and collaborating with members of the interdisciplinary care team. The provider will also participate in outpatient psychiatric services, including medication management and follow-up care, to support continuity of treatment and positive patient outcomes.

  • Bonus: relocation assistance up to $15,000
  • Compensation: up to $75/hr
  • Schedule: Full-Time, dayshift (flexible schedule)
  • Location: West Plains, MO

Duties/Responsibilities

Conduct thorough psychiatric assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans or patients.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will develop individualized treatment plans, including medication management and therapy options

Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to ensure top tier Psychiatric care for residents, including the Collaborating Psychiatrist, Mental Health Professionals, and HUB Coordinators.

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will prescribe and administer psychiatric medications as necessary

Conduct daily rounds in one designated hospital, ensuring continuity of care and effective communication with the healthcare team.

Respond promptly to consult requests from the Emergency Department and Inpatient units, offering expert psychiatric assessments and recommendations

  • Monitor and adjust medication regimens to optimize effectiveness and minimize side effects
  • Implement therapeutic techniques to address a wide range of psychiatric conditions
  • The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Offers education and support to residents and their families regarding mental health conditions and treatment options
  • Promote mental health awareness and wellness among residents
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records in compliance with regulatory standards
  • Ensure timely and thorough documentation of all assessments and interventions
  • The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will participate in quality improvement initiatives to enhance mental health care services within the facility
  • Collaborate with the healthcare team to identify areas for improvement and implement changes

Qualifications

  • Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Missouri
  • DEA registration
  • Inpatient psychiatry experience preferred
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team

Benefits (W2)

  • Comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision coverage
  • Retirement savings plan with employer match (4%)
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule (11 Paid Holidays + 120 additional hours of PTO accrued Bi-weekly)
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
  • Malpractice Coverage
  • HSA/FSA
  • Life/Ad&D
  • Licensure/ CEU reimbursement

Key Responsibilities

The PMHNP will conduct psychiatric assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and manage medications for patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. Key duties include performing hospital rounds, handling Emergency Department consults, and collaborating with an interdisciplinary care team.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentTreatment PlanningInpatient CareOutpatient CareInterdisciplinary CollaborationMedical Record DocumentationPatient Education

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) F/T - Onsite - Relocation Assistance at MindCare Solutions a 7.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,043 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

MindCare Solutions holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 74/100, 36 active listings.

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 22% are remote, 56% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

Psychiatry NP by the numbers
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.9 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np)ranked against 2,043 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$166k in purchasing powerMissouri index 90.8 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry NP listings in Missouri29 active2,047 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 22% remote · 56% no call · 70% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedMissouri nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 19% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 8% offer loan repayment324 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP hiring demand#14 of 19 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed
New Psychiatry NP listings831 in the last 30 days967 the 30 days before (−14%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry NP pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
MindCare Solutionssilver tier, 74/100Top Employers work-life index36 active listings
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (2,043 Psychiatry (NP) listings), Top Employers work-life index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Benefits & Perks

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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PSLF eligible
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.9
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,043 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MindCare Solutions

Hospitals and Health Care
Brentwood, Tennessee
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Relocation Assistance up to $15,000
Medical, Dental, Vision
Retirement Savings Plan with 4% Match
11 Paid Holidays + 120 hours PTO
Malpractice Coverage
HSA/FSA
Life/AD&D
Licensure/CEU Reimbursement

Living in St. Louis

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$255k
Typical market rent
$1,292/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
95.1
State income tax
Up to 5.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · St. Louis, MO-IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.