Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Illinois
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner jobs in Illinois are open across Naperville, Aurora, and Champaign and other Illinois metros, with employers like LifeStance Health, Behavioral Health Practice Services, and Dominican University hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Greater Family Health is a multi-site federally qualified health center providing comprehensive medical, dental and behavioral health services within the Chicagoland area. Our mission is to provide quality, affordable health care for all including those without the ability to pay. We currently have health centers in Des Plaines, DeKalb, Elgin, Franklin Park, Hanover Park, McHenry, Palatine, Streamwood, Sycamore, and Wheeling. We are financially and programmatically stable and are continuing to grow. We are Joint Commission Accredited and are PCMH Certified.
This is a great job opportunity for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is experienced. In this position, you’ll be able to contribute to your community and make an impact in a patient’s life. If this is you, keep on reading.
Your Goal:
This position is responsible for the provision of high-quality clinical care for the patients of Greater Family Health.
How You’ll Help Patients:
- Provide high quality medical care to the patients of Greater Family Health in accordance with Specialty Certification and Greater Family Health Policies and Procedures.
- Is fully supportive of all quality initiatives.
- Is fully receptive to other responsibilities as assigned.
- Provides all forms of leadership, supervision, direction, training and role modeling to all supportive staff (eg: NA, MA, LPN, RN, PA, NP).
- Works to assure that all responsible areas are fully compliant with all applicable federal and state rules, regulations and laws. Insures that all responsible areas are in compliance with all Greater Family Health objectives, systems, policies, procedures, directives and contractual agreements as indicated by supervisors, contracts, training personnel and Greater Family Health policies and procedures.
- Maintains a level of efficiency that indicates satisfactory productivity.
- Provides on call coverage and rounding on inpatients (as appropriate).
- Provides care in age appropriate fashion according to one’s specialty.
- Report to all scheduled work sites and shifts on time and fully prepared to engage in all job responsibilities; location of work sites and shifts will change at the discretion of the supervisor.
- Engage in all offered training, consultations and supervisions made available. Fully and professionally respond to and implement directives and advice offered by all supervisory and training personnel, as well as professionally offered feedback from coworkers. Follow and fully implement Corporate Compliance Program.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Perks Just For You:
- Qualified IDPH and NHSC Loan Repayment Program site
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- Life Insurance, Short-term and Long-term Disability
- Paid-Time Off (Vacation, Sick, Personal, Holidays)
- CME Stipend
- Malpractice Insurance & Tail
- Paid Training
- 401(k)
- Ability to successfully complete credentialing and receive full privileges.
- Bachelor’s Degree in medical arena required: Master’s degree strongly preferred.
- Current Illinois State Licensure as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Current Certification as a Nurse Practitioner.
- Excellent writing and communication skills.
- Minimum of 1+ years of experience as a PMHNP.
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Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Illinois
A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- LifeStance Health45

- Behavioral Health Practice Services27

- Dominican University1

- Greater Family Health1

- SIU Medicine1

Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services76
- Consulting & Professional Services3
- Education2
What Illinois Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in mental health nurse practitioner jobs across Illinois.
- Active APRN license with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification (PMHNP-BC)
- Master's or doctoral degree in nursing with a psychiatric-mental health specialty focus
- DEA registration and full prescriptive authority in the applicable state
- Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations and managing psychotropic medication regimens
- Proficiency with electronic health record systems such as Epic, Cerner, or Athenahealth
- Familiarity with evidence-based psychotherapy modalities including CBT and motivational interviewing
Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions
How many mental health nurse practitioner jobs are there in Illinois?
There are 77+ mental health nurse practitioner openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Naperville, Aurora, and Champaign. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.
How much do mental health nurse practitioners make in Illinois?
Mental health nurse practitioners in Illinois earn a median of about $130,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $102,440 for the lowest 10% to over $161,470 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which Illinois cities have the most mental health nurse practitioner jobs?
Naperville, Aurora, and Champaign have the most mental health nurse practitioner openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.
Which companies hire mental health nurse practitioners in Illinois?
Employers hiring mental health nurse practitioners in Illinois include LifeStance Health, Behavioral Health Practice Services, and Dominican University, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.
Are there remote mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Illinois?
Yes. About 0% of mental health nurse practitioner openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of June 2026. The rest are on-site roles based in Illinois metros.
How do I apply for mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Illinois?
You can apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Illinois directly on Migrate Mate. Search the listings above, find roles that match your experience and preferred Illinois location, then apply to each one that fits.
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