Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Psychiatry (No Weekends or Holidays)
Location: Butler, MO
Schedule: Full-time, flexible 4x10 or 5x8 schedule
About the Opportunity
Join a respected community health organization as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and lead the revitalization of outpatient behavioral health services. This is a chance to make a significant impact in a rural setting, providing essential mental health care and expanding access through innovative telehealth initiatives. With a mission centered on compassion and excellence, this organization has been a vital part of the community for decades.
Position Overview
In this role, you will be the primary behavioral health provider, responsible for evaluating, diagnosing, and treating patients with psychiatric conditions. You'll conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and collaborate with primary care providers to enhance mental health support. The position offers flexibility with a traditional or condensed workweek and potential telehealth options, utilizing Athena EMR to streamline patient care.
Position Highlights
✓ 100% outpatient with no weekends or holidays
✓ Flexibility with a 4x10 or 5x8 schedule
✓ Potential for telehealth and remote work
✓ Opportunity to shape and expand a behavioral health program
✓ Support for telepsychiatry services at satellite clinics
✓ Independence in practice with a supportive community health mission
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
We are looking for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who thrives in a rural setting and values autonomy. You should be comfortable working independently and eager to innovate and expand mental health services. Missouri licensure and PMHNP certification are required.
Next Steps
If you are passionate about behavioral health and want to make a difference in the community, we encourage you to apply. Our interview process is straightforward and designed to get to know you better. We look forward to discussing how you can contribute to this exciting opportunity.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- $115k–$135k
- Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
- $147,000
- 22 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatric nurse practitioner salary by state →
Frequently asked questions
- Is this Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position in Butler, Missouri still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on September 16, 2026.
- What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
- The employer attached a range of $115k–$135k to this search. A posted range is the starting point, not the offer; sign-on, loan repayment, relocation, and CME are negotiated on top. For context, the median posted midpoint across 22 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $147,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee when you start. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in Missouri?
- APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including Missouri's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate Missouri board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 9/16/2026