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Get Access To All JobsJOB TITLE: Graduate Program Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
DEPARTMENT: Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Nursing
LOCATION: On Campus (River Forest)
Dominican University’s Borra College of Health Sciences, Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing invites applications for a Graduate Program Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). This 12-month academic appointment will play a pivotal role in launching and leading the new PMHNP track beginning August 2026.
The Graduate Program Director serves as the academic and administrative leader of the PMHNP Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, guiding its development, accreditation readiness, and long-term strategic growth. This is an opportunity for an innovative and mission-driven nurse leader to shape a doctoral program from its inception, ensuring excellence in curriculum design, faculty development, regulatory compliance, and student success. Working collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Nursing, the Graduate Chair will oversee program planning, curriculum alignment, faculty oversight, and continuous assessment. The role requires demonstrated expertise in graduate nursing education, accreditation standards, and academic policy, along with a strong commitment to culturally responsive teaching and inclusive excellence. This position will hold an academic rank as a non-tenure track, Clinical Assistant Professor/Lecturer.
The successful candidate will foster a dynamic learning environment that supports diversity, equity, and professional growth while advancing high standards in clinical preparation, scholarly engagement, and student outcomes. In addition to administrative leadership, the position includes teaching responsibilities consistent with faculty rank.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:
Support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and maintain effective relationships with outside stakeholders, particularly for the development and maintenance of clinical affiliations
- Foster future growth and expansion of programs
- Perform other duties as requested, delegated or assigned
- Provide academic and administrative leadership for the PMHNP program, including program launch, implementation, and continuous quality improvement
- Lead strategic planning for program growth, innovation, and long-term sustainability including future initiatives
- Ensure alignment with AACN Essentials, NONPF competencies, CCNE standards, and state and federal regulatory requirements
- Monitor, evaluate, and report program outcomes, student outcomes, certification pass rates, and quality indicators
- Collaborate with School of Nursing and Borra College of Health Sciences leadership on resource planning, budget management, and program performance metrics
- Coordinate CCNE accreditation preparation, reporting requirements and site visit activities in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Nursing
- Lead PMHNP curriculum development, implementation, and revision to align with regulatory compliance and best practices in psychiatric mental health nursing education
- Serve as the content expert for PMHNP curriculum, maintaining currency in the field including practice, policy, and evidence-based teaching strategies
- Oversee development and revision of program policies, student handbooks, clinical requirements, and academic procedures
- Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and support graduate faculty, clinical instructors, and staff
- Collaborate with School of Nursing leadership to ensure faculty workload, scheduling, and instructional resources support program success
- Foster a collegial, inclusive, and professional supportive environment for faculty and staff
- Teach graduate-level PMHNP courses consistent with expertise and program needs. This position allows a 3-credit hour release
- Provide academic advising and professional mentorship for graduate students
- Serve as the primary contact for student academic progression, performance concerns, and professional conduct concerns
- Participate in admissions review, transcript evaluation, and admissions decisions
- Support student recruitment and program marketing initiatives, and outreach efforts, including collaboration on website content updates and promotional materials
- Represent the graduate program at professional conferences, academic events, community events, and academic clinical partnership agencies
- Collaborate with Admissions, Enrollment Management, Registrar’s Office, and clinical partners to support seamless student onboarding and progression
- Engage in university, college, and school of nursing service, including committee and interdepartmental participation
- Contribute to scholarship, professional service, and ongoing academic development consistent with tenure-track expectations
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP) in nursing or related field required. (ABD will be considered if completed by start date)
- Current national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (AANP or ANCC)
- Current, unencumbered RN and APRN licensure in Illinois (or eligibility for Illinois licensure by start date)
- Minimum of three (3) years clinical practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Demonstrated experience in graduate nursing education, curriculum development, and accreditation processes
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-centered learning
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as a program director, graduate chair, or coordinator in an APRN program
- Prior involvement in program development or launch of a graduate nursing track
- Active clinical practice in psychiatric mental health nursing
Physical Demands:
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
Salary and FLSA Status
- Salary: $105,000 – $124,000
- FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Professional development
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
Application:
Apply online at www.dom.edu/jobs. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of 3 references. A personal statement will also be required to demonstrate the applicant’s commitment to inclusive and engaged leadership and teaching and how they plan to contribute to the diversity and inclusion on our campus and within the program. A background screening is required.
About Dominican University:
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
JOB TITLE: Graduate Program Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
DEPARTMENT: Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing
REPORTS TO: Executive Director of Nursing
LOCATION: On Campus (River Forest)
Dominican University’s Borra College of Health Sciences, Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing invites applications for a Graduate Program Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP). This 12-month academic appointment will play a pivotal role in launching and leading the new PMHNP track beginning August 2026.
The Graduate Program Director serves as the academic and administrative leader of the PMHNP Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) program, guiding its development, accreditation readiness, and long-term strategic growth. This is an opportunity for an innovative and mission-driven nurse leader to shape a doctoral program from its inception, ensuring excellence in curriculum design, faculty development, regulatory compliance, and student success. Working collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Nursing, the Graduate Chair will oversee program planning, curriculum alignment, faculty oversight, and continuous assessment. The role requires demonstrated expertise in graduate nursing education, accreditation standards, and academic policy, along with a strong commitment to culturally responsive teaching and inclusive excellence. This position will hold an academic rank as a non-tenure track, Clinical Assistant Professor/Lecturer.
The successful candidate will foster a dynamic learning environment that supports diversity, equity, and professional growth while advancing high standards in clinical preparation, scholarly engagement, and student outcomes. In addition to administrative leadership, the position includes teaching responsibilities consistent with faculty rank.
EXPECTATIONS FOR ALL DOMINICAN EMPLOYEES:
Support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, to give compassionate service, and to participate in the creation of a more just and humane world.
JOB COMPONENTS/PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Create and maintain effective relationships with outside stakeholders, particularly for the development and maintenance of clinical affiliations
- Foster future growth and expansion of programs
- Perform other duties as requested, delegated or assigned
- Provide academic and administrative leadership for the PMHNP program, including program launch, implementation, and continuous quality improvement
- Lead strategic planning for program growth, innovation, and long-term sustainability including future initiatives
- Ensure alignment with AACN Essentials, NONPF competencies, CCNE standards, and state and federal regulatory requirements
- Monitor, evaluate, and report program outcomes, student outcomes, certification pass rates, and quality indicators
- Collaborate with School of Nursing and Borra College of Health Sciences leadership on resource planning, budget management, and program performance metrics
- Coordinate CCNE accreditation preparation, reporting requirements and site visit activities in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Nursing
- Lead PMHNP curriculum development, implementation, and revision to align with regulatory compliance and best practices in psychiatric mental health nursing education
- Serve as the content expert for PMHNP curriculum, maintaining currency in the field including practice, policy, and evidence-based teaching strategies
- Oversee development and revision of program policies, student handbooks, clinical requirements, and academic procedures
- Recruit, mentor, evaluate, and support graduate faculty, clinical instructors, and staff
- Collaborate with School of Nursing leadership to ensure faculty workload, scheduling, and instructional resources support program success
- Foster a collegial, inclusive, and professional supportive environment for faculty and staff
- Teach graduate-level PMHNP courses consistent with expertise and program needs. This position allows a 3-credit hour release
- Provide academic advising and professional mentorship for graduate students
- Serve as the primary contact for student academic progression, performance concerns, and professional conduct concerns
- Participate in admissions review, transcript evaluation, and admissions decisions
- Support student recruitment and program marketing initiatives, and outreach efforts, including collaboration on website content updates and promotional materials
- Represent the graduate program at professional conferences, academic events, community events, and academic clinical partnership agencies
- Collaborate with Admissions, Enrollment Management, Registrar’s Office, and clinical partners to support seamless student onboarding and progression
- Engage in university, college, and school of nursing service, including committee and interdepartmental participation
- Contribute to scholarship, professional service, and ongoing academic development consistent with tenure-track expectations
QUALIFICATIONS:
Minimum Qualifications
- Doctoral degree (PhD, EdD, DNP) in nursing or related field required. (ABD will be considered if completed by start date)
- Current national certification as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (AANP or ANCC)
- Current, unencumbered RN and APRN licensure in Illinois (or eligibility for Illinois licensure by start date)
- Minimum of three (3) years clinical practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
- Demonstrated experience in graduate nursing education, curriculum development, and accreditation processes
- Strong leadership, communication, organizational, and collaborative skills
- Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and student-centered learning
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience serving as a program director, graduate chair, or coordinator in an APRN program
- Prior involvement in program development or launch of a graduate nursing track
- Active clinical practice in psychiatric mental health nursing
Physical Demands:
- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Ability to lift up to 15 pounds
Salary and FLSA Status
- Salary: $105,000 – $124,000
- FLSA Status: Exempt, full-time
Benefits
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision
- Retirement plan with employer matching
- Professional development
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
Application:
Apply online at www.dom.edu/jobs. Applicants will be asked to submit a cover letter, CV, and a list of 3 references. A personal statement will also be required to demonstrate the applicant’s commitment to inclusive and engaged leadership and teaching and how they plan to contribute to the diversity and inclusion on our campus and within the program. A background screening is required.
About Dominican University:
Dominican University is a Catholic, comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers associate, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment.
Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois.
Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.
Expectations for all Dominican Employees
To support the University's mission of preparing students to pursue truth, give compassionate service, and participate in the creation of a more just and humane world, engage in university service work that promotes collaboration and community building. This includes participating in organizational initiatives, supporting campus events, contributing to community outreach, and fostering a supportive environment through involvement in various staff-driven activities and groups.
Institutional Statement
Dominican University is committed to fostering a supportive academic community that provides access and opportunity for all our students.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Dominican University is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all federal and state employment regulations. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
If you need accommodations due to a disability, you may contact us at opc@dom.edu for assistance.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding H-1B Visa Sponsorship in Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Verify your NP credentials meet specialty occupation
H-1B approval requires your role to demand at least a master's degree in a directly related field. Confirm your MSN or DNP with a psychiatric specialty is documented before your employer files. The O*NET profile for Nurse Practitioners lists the required education level.
Target employers with active LCA filing history
Search Migrate Mate to filter Mental Health Nurse Practitioner roles by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation code. LCA history signals that HR and legal teams already understand the H-1B process for NP roles.
Confirm state licensure before the employer files
Your employer's LCA must list the work state, and USCIS expects you to hold or be actively pursuing licensure there. Some states require a separate psychiatric NP endorsement. Delays in licensure transfer can push your start date past the H-1B effective date.
Ask about cap-exempt employer status early
Federally qualified health centers, nonprofit hospitals affiliated with universities, and government-run psychiatric facilities can file H-1B petitions outside the annual cap. Cap-exempt employers can file year-round, so your start date isn't tied to the October 1 fiscal-year deadline.
Use OFLC Wage Search to validate your offered wage
DOL requires your employer to pay at least the prevailing wage for your SOC code and work location. Run the OFLC Wage Search for Nurse Practitioners in your metro area before accepting an offer. A wage below Level I for your county triggers LCA certification issues.
Prepare for premium processing if your start date is tight
USCIS premium processing expedites the I-129 adjudication to 15 business days. If your current OPT or prior visa status expires soon after your intended start date, ask your employer to budget for premium processing at the time of filing.
H-1B Visa Mental Health Nurse Practitioner: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Mental Health Nurse Practitioner role qualify as an H-1B specialty occupation?
Yes. The role requires at minimum a master's degree in nursing with a psychiatric or mental health specialty, which satisfies USCIS's specialty occupation standard. Your employer will need to document that the position normally requires this level of education, and your credentials must match the field. A DNP or MSN with a PMHNP concentration is the standard qualifying credential.
How do I find employers who will sponsor an H-1B for this role?
Migrate Mate filters Mental Health Nurse Practitioner listings by employers who have filed Labor Condition Applications for this occupation. That filing history is the clearest signal that an employer has sponsored H-1B workers in this role before and has the legal infrastructure to do it again. Searching by LCA history saves time compared to asking each employer individually.
Can I start working before my H-1B is approved if I'm on OPT?
If you're transitioning from F-1 OPT and your employer filed your H-1B petition before your OPT expired, cap-gap protection extends your work authorization through September 30 of that year. If your H-1B is selected and approved, you can continue working through October 1 and beyond. USCIS issues an updated I-797 that serves as proof of this extended authorization.
Does my state nursing license affect the H-1B filing timeline?
Yes. Your employer's LCA names the state where you'll work, and USCIS expects you to have or be in the process of obtaining licensure there. Some states require a separate psychiatric NP certification beyond the RN license. If your license is pending, your employer can still file the H-1B, but you can't begin practicing until the state board issues the license.
Are there H-1B filing options outside the annual lottery for mental health roles?
Cap-exempt H-1B filings are available through certain employers, including federally qualified health centers, nonprofit psychiatric hospitals affiliated with universities, and government-operated mental health facilities. These employers can file year-round without entering the lottery. Mental health workforce shortages have made these settings active H-1B sponsors, and they're worth targeting specifically if you need to start work outside the April registration window.