5 Missouri Psychiatry/Mental Health Jobs
Travel Nurse (RN) - Psychiatric Unit
$2,667/wk
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Required Skills/Experience:
- Crisis intervention, including immediate short-term support for patients in crisis such as suicidal ideation or aggression, with de-escalation techniques and appropriate medication management.
Preferred Skills/Experience:
- Assess patients' mental health status, including recognizing signs of psychiatric disorders, substance use, and behavioral problems; taking thorough patient histories, observing behavior, and using diagnostic tools.
- Develop individualized care plans for patients with mental health and behavioral issues, including setting goals, implementing interventions, and evaluating outcomes.
- Administer psychiatric medications and monitor for side effects or adverse reactions; knowledge of psychotropic medications.
Unit Details:
- Patient population includes adolescents ages 12-18, lower-acuity adult patients, higher-acuity adult patients with thought disorder diagnoses, and senior adult patients.
- Monitors patients for physical and psychological symptoms, including vital signs, mental status changes, and medication effects.
Shift & Scheduling:
- Flexible contract hours: 48 per week preferred.
- Includes weekends.
Floating Requirements:
- Floating to ADOL, Serenity, ITU, SRAD, and VINE based on greatest need.
Details:
• AUTO OFFER - NO INTERVIEW: This is an auto-offer position. You will likely not interview with the facility prior to receiving an offer. However, an interview can be arranged upon request. All time off requests must be submitted at application. Scheduling requests must be worked out with the manager directly upon starting the assignment. Any offers for this job will require a clear "Yes" or "No" response from the nurse within 24hrs or the offer must be declined.
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Psychiatry/Mental Health Travel Nurse Job Responsibilities and Salary
Psychiatry/Mental Health nurses show compassion for patients with mental health disorders. Duties of the Mental Health nurse include building trust with patients, assessing for acute negative behaviors, and keeping patients safe. Other responsibilities include creating and following care plans and administering treatments and various therapies. Registered nurses or licensed practical nurses in this specialty also collaborate with psychiatrists and other members of the wider behavioral health team. The average annual salary for Psychiatry/Mental Health nurses in the United States ranges from $50,000 - $100,000 depending on license, location, and experience.
Psychiatry/Mental Health Travel Nurse Jobs in Missouri
Psychiatry/Mental Health nurses care for patients with mental health illnesses. They work in psychiatric hospitals, outpatient centers, or residential centers. Other names for this specialty are Behavioral Health nurses or Mental Health nurses. Psych Nurse job descriptions include administering psychotropic medications, observing for negative side effects, and building rapport with patients. There is a large demand for this specialty. Explore our Psychiatry/Mental Health travel nurse opportunities today.