APP - Psychiatry Opening in St. Joseph, MO
Updated 3/13/26
Saint Joseph, Missouri, United States
Physician Assistant
Psychiatric-Mental Health
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Psychiatric NP / Psychiatric PA Opening – St. Joseph, Missouri
Location: St. Joseph, MO
Kansas City 55m
Type: Full-Time, W2
Specialty: Psychiatry (PMHNP or Psychiatric Physician Assistant)
Seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA-Psych) to provide compassionate psychiatric care to residents in St. Joseph, Missouri. This role focuses on meaningful patient relationships while administrative and operational support teams handle much of the paperwork and logistics.
Position Highlights:
Monday through Friday schedule
Round-and-go practice environment
No nights or weekends
Focus on patient care with strong clinical and administrative support
Opportunity to care for older adult populations
Ongoing training resources and professional development support
Responsibilities:
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments
Diagnose and manage mental health conditions
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications
Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams
Maintain accurate clinical documentation and patient records
Qualifications:
Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PA-Psych)
Active Missouri license with ability to practice and bill independently
Missouri DEA license
Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
Passion for providing care to older adult populations
Compensation & Benefits:
Fee-for-service compensation model
Expected annual compensation: $135,280 – $160,336 with uncapped earning potential
W2 employment
Biweekly pay
Customizable work schedule
Flexible paid time off
401(k) retirement plan
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Enhanced benefits package
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