Scheduled Hours
40
We are seeking a psychiatric outpatient clinical APP [PMHNP or PA] to work under the supervision and in collaboration with a WashU Psychiatrist. As an APP at WashU, you’ll be a critical part of our clinical team, serving the mental healthcare needs of our clients. We offer telemedicine and in-person flexibility, a collegial work environment, newly designed and modern offices along with full administrative support. This role provides direct outpatient psychiatric care to patients for a minimum of 36 hours per 40 hour work week.
This job offers a generous base salary plus uncapped additional productivity-driven bonuses, exceptional employee benefits including 20 vacation days & 10 paid holidays a year, a 7-10% matching 403(b), dependent tuition and so much more!
Job Location/Working Conditions
Physical Effort
Equipment
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required Qualifications
M.S.N. - Master Of Science In Nursing - Nurse Practitioner
The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers. More than one credential, certification or professional license may be required depending on the role.
Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Advanced Practice Nurse (APN) - Missouri Division of Professional Registration, Basic Life Support - American Heart Association, Basic Life Support - American Red Cross, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation, Certified Nurse Practitioner - Missouri Division of Professional Registration
No specific work experience is required for this position.
Not Applicable
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This Job
Preferred Qualifications
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Psychiatry (1 Year)
Active Listening, Clinical Decision Making, Clinical Diagnostics, Disease Management, Epic EHR, Ethics, Family Support, HIPAA Compliance, Interpersonal Communication, Patient Care, Patient Education, Patient Evaluations, Patient Management, Pharmacology, Preventive Care, Problem Solving, Schedule Management, Teamwork, Time Management
Grade
Salary Range
$93,300.00 - $167,800.00 / Annually
The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
Questions
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Accommodation
If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.
All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
Pre-Employment Screening
All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.
Benefits Statement
Personal
Wellness
Family
For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/
EEO Statement
Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, citizenship (where prohibited by federal law), age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.
Posted 4 days ago
Last updated: May 19, 2026
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Washington University in St. Louis is hiring for this PMHNP position. Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners play a critical role in addressing the growing demand for mental health services across the United States. This employer is actively seeking qualified candidates to join their team.
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