Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Illinois

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner jobs in Illinois represent one of the most active markets in the Midwest, with strong demand in community mental health centers, integrated health systems, and outpatient behavioral health clinics at levels from new graduate to senior clinician. The heaviest hiring concentrates in Chicago, Naperville, and Rockford, where large systems such as Advocate Health Care, NorthShore University HealthSystem, and Rosecrest Center maintain lasting behavioral health programs. The most sought-after specialties include child and adolescent psychiatry, substance use disorder treatment, and trauma-focused care. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles32
Top employerMetropolitan Family Services
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring22
Work type33% Remote
Top industryEducation

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for Women's Mental Health & Perinatal Care
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for Women's Mental Health & Perinatal Care
Beth Israel Lahey Health
Mount Auburn, Illinois
Healthcare Administration
Patient Services & Wellbeing
Physicians
$134k.2 - $200k.41/yr
Master's degree in nursing

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Grit and Grace Therapy, PLLC
Mahomet, Illinois
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$105 - $150/hr
Hybrid

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MPI Mental Health Practitioner
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MPI Mental Health Practitioner
Metropolitan Family Services
Chicago, Illinois
Allied Health
Community & Nonprofit Services
Human Resources
Social Work & Counseling
$60k - $70k/yr
Master's degree in social work
1,001-5,000

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Addiction Recovery Services - Psychiatric Mental Health - Nurse Practitioner
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Addiction Recovery Services - Psychiatric Mental Health - Nurse Practitioner
Carle Health
Danville, Illinois
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$60 - $78/hr
Master's degree in nursing
10,000+

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Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP), Mental Health, New Grads Welcome, Loan Repayment.
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Physician Assistant / Nurse Practitioner (PA/NP), Mental Health, New Grads Welcome, Loan Repayment.
Aayu Clinics
Chicago, Illinois
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$129k - $180k/yr
On-Site
11-50

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Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
8 jobs
Champaign
2 jobs
Oak Brook
2 jobs
Merrionette Park
2 jobs
Olney
1 job
Paris
1 job
Canton
1 job
Peoria
1 job
Mahomet
1 job

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Illinois

A snapshot from current Illinois openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

Metropolitan Family Services5 open roles
Trio Health Partners3 open roles
Affect Therapeutics2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Education
  • Healthcare & Medical Services

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in mental health nurse practitioner jobs across Illinois.

  • Active Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner certification
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with psychiatric-mental health focus
  • Board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANP
  • Illinois Controlled Substance license and DEA registration for prescribing authority
  • Experience conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment planning
  • Proficiency with electronic health record systems used in Illinois behavioral health settings

Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a mental health nurse practitioner in Illinois?

To practice as a mental health nurse practitioner in Illinois, you must hold an active Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation and carry national board certification as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner through ANCC or AANP. The path begins with a registered nurse license, followed by completing a graduate-level psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner program accredited by CCNE or ACEN, then passing the PMHNP-BC certification exam before applying to the IDFPR.

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 companies hire mental health nurse practitioners in Illinois?

Employers hiring mental health nurse practitioners in Illinois right now include Metropolitan Family Services, Trio Health Partners, and Affect Therapeutics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems and community behavioral health networks consistently generate openings across the state, particularly in the Chicago metro and mid-size cities with underserved populations.

Which Illinois cities have the most mental health nurse practitioner jobs?

The cities with the most mental health nurse practitioner openings in Illinois are Chicago, Champaign, and Oak Brook. Chicago drives the bulk of demand as home to the state's largest hospital systems and federally qualified health centers, while suburban hubs like Naperville and Aurora reflect the expansion of outpatient behavioral health care across the broader metro, and mid-size cities like Rockford carry sustained need tied to community mental health infrastructure.

Are there remote mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they are limited compared to non-clinical roles, since psychiatric evaluation and ongoing medication management increasingly rely on direct patient interaction. About 67% of mental health nurse practitioner openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the growth of telepsychiatry platforms operating under Illinois telehealth law. The portions of the role most amenable to remote delivery are follow-up medication management visits and therapy-adjacent check-ins with established patients.

How can I get hired as a mental health nurse practitioner in Illinois with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is applying to new-graduate PMHNP residency or fellowship programs run by Illinois health systems such as Advocate Health Care and UI Health, which offer structured supervised practice for clinicians who have just earned board certification. Candidates who have worked as registered nurses in inpatient psychiatric units or crisis stabilization settings carry a strong advantage and can often lateral directly into junior NP roles. Completing clinical rotations at Illinois federally qualified health centers during your graduate program also builds the relationships that lead to first-hire offers.

Where can I find and apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Illinois?

You can find and apply to mental health nurse practitioner jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and preferred location, and apply directly to the ones that fit.

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