What is the average salary for inpatient PMHNPs?

Inpatient PMHNP salaries typically range from $140,000 to $200,000+ per year. Hospital roles often include night/weekend shift differentials (10-20% extra), sign-on bonuses ($5K-$25K), and full benefits including retirement and tuition reimbursement.

What does an inpatient PMHNP do daily?

Inpatient PMHNPs conduct psychiatric evaluations for new admissions, manage acute medication regimens, perform risk assessments, lead treatment team rounds, coordinate discharge planning, and provide crisis intervention. Typical caseloads range from 12-20 patients per shift depending on acuity.

Do I need experience for inpatient PMHNP positions?

While many inpatient positions prefer 1-2 years of experience, some hospitals offer fellowship programs and structured orientation for new graduates. Inpatient settings provide excellent training in crisis management, psychopharmacology, and multidisciplinary collaboration that accelerates career growth.

Inpatient PMHNP Jobs in Missouri

Last Updated: March 2026 | Hospital & acute care psychiatric positions in Missouri

Discover 6 inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in Missouri

Inpatient Positions

$190k

Avg. Salary

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Why Choose Inpatient PMHNP Work in Missouri?

Higher Base Pay

Inpatient PMHNPs earn $140K-$200K+ due to the demanding nature of acute psychiatric care.

Structured Environment

Hospital settings offer built-in support teams, protocols, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Defined Schedules

Many inpatient roles offer shift-based schedules (7-on/7-off, 3x12s) with no after-hours calls.

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Nurse Practitioner- St. Louis, MO

Strive Health

What We Strive For At Strive Health, we’re driven by a purpose: transforming the broken kidney care system. Through early identification, engagement, and comprehensive coordinated care, we significantly improve outcomes for people with kidney disease, reducing emergency dialysis and inpatient utili...

Posted 3 weeks ago

Remote Psychiatrist (MD/DO) - Missouri

Talkiatry

Talkiatry is a clinician-led, virtual psychiatry practice built to combine the stability of a hospital practice with the clinical autonomy of private practice. This role is designed for psychiatrists who want: • Predictable, W-2 compensation and benefits • Flexible scheduling, control over their ...

Posted on Feb 7, 2026

Nurse Practitioner- St. Louis, MO (Mon-Fri: 10:30a-7p)

Strive Health

Posted 4 weeks ago

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20010 Sanford Clinic

Bismarck, Missouri

Full-Time

Return to selected search result PMHNP Apply locations ND, Bismarck time type Full time posted on Posted Yesterday job requisition id R-0245530 Sanford Health is one of the largest and fastest-growing not-for-profit health systems in the United States. We're proud to offer many development and advan...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Full Time Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner

Ozark Center

Joplin, Missouri

Part-Time

ADVANCED PRACTICE NURSE – PSYCHIATRIC (UBS clinic) - Exciting opportunities are now available at Ozark Center’s newest facility, Urgent Behavioral Solutions (UBS), for experienced APNs. Two positions available: full time with benefits or part time (26 hrs. per week). APN will provide a full range of...

Posted 4 weeks ago

PMHNP — Acute & Inpatient Mental Health Specialist

$110k-$130k/yr

MindCare Solutions

Springfield, Missouri

A behavioral health services provider is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join their team in Springfield, MO. The selected candidate will provide comprehensive care to patients, conducting evaluations, prescribing medications, and collaborating with healthc...

Posted 3 weeks ago

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Salary Insights

$190k

Avg. inpatient salary in Missouri

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Inpatient Tips

•Get comfortable with crisis intervention and de-escalation
•Build rapport with multidisciplinary teams
•Stay current on psychopharmacology for acute conditions
•Negotiate shift differentials for nights and weekends
•Consider inpatient fellowships for specialized training

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Frequently Asked Questions About Inpatient PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 6 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.