Psychiatry NP | St Charles, MO | Inpatient Days
Updated 10/23/26
Saint Charles, Missouri, United States
Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
Other
Position Type
Locums/Travel
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Join an inpatient behavioral health team in St Charles, MO for a locum tenens Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner assignment starting October 5, 2026. This primarily inpatient role offers a consistent weekday schedule with one rotating weekend per month and no call requirement.
Job Responsibilities
Round on assigned inpatient behavioral health patients
Assess and monitor patients' psychiatric conditions and treatment progress
Develop and update individualized treatment plans
Manage and adjust psychiatric medications as clinically appropriate
Document patient encounters, assessments, and treatment plans in WellSky
Monitor medication response, clinical progress, and potential adverse effects
Collaborate with psychiatrists, NPs, and other members of the multidisciplinary care team
Participate in ongoing patient care and treatment planning
Provide appropriate follow-up and clinical management for assigned patients
Maintain accurate and timely medical documentation
Provide weekend inpatient coverage according to the rotating schedule
Qualifications
Board certification/eligibility: Not required
Active Missouri license required
BLS & CPR required
Inpatient psychiatric experience preferred
Telehealth experience not required
Must be available for the scheduled weekday coverage and rotating weekend assignment
Local candidates preferred/required for this assignment
Working Hours
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Weekend: One rotating weekend per month
Call: No call
Setting: Primarily inpatient behavioral health
Small outpatient department available with no set times
Patient volume: Approximately 20–25 patients per day
Patient population includes both new and established patients
Age range potentially starts at 12, with the primary population approximately 17–68
Round on inpatient patients and document in WellSky
Work alongside approximately 1.5 psychiatrists and 4 full-time NPs
Approximately 6 providers may be present on typical weekdays; weekend coverage generally includes one other provider
Clinical support staff available
Inpatient medications administered onsite
No Suboxone certification required
Experience may be accepted in lieu of fellowship
Skills
Inpatient behavioral health experience
Medication management experience
Ability to manage approximately 20–25 patients per day
Strong clinical documentation skills
Comfortable caring for adolescent and adult psychiatric populations
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Strong communication and collaboration skills
Ability to work independently while coordinating care with psychiatrists and other NPs
Familiarity with electronic medical records; WellSky experience is beneficial
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