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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When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
In this unique role as the endowed Mikki Kane Donovan Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you will provide comprehensive psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, treatment and ongoing behavioral health management for patients within our obstetrics-gynecology department. This position will be particularly focused on conditions including perimenopausal/menopausal mental health, perinatal depression and anxiety, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and chronic pain or anxiety related to other gynecologic diagnoses such as endometriosis and adenomyosis, recurrent pregnancy loss and traumatic birth.The ideal candidate is an experienced psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with a specific focus in women’s health. The candidate will engage in a multidisciplinary fashion with Obstetrician-Gynecology physicians, certified nurse midwives, nurse practitioners, nurses and social workers in our community-based, obstetric-gynecologic offices to provide specialized, holistic care.
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (including but not limited to):
Conduct psychiatric assessments specifically tailored to women’s health life stages including perimenopause/menopause, perinatal depression and anxiety, premenstrual dysphoric disorder and chronic pain or anxiety related to other gynecologic diagnoses such as endometriosis, adenomyosis, urinary incontinence or fibroids, recurrent pregnancy loss and traumatic birth.
Medication management: safely prescribe, monitor and adjust psychotropic medications; experience in assessing any specific implications for women who are pregnant, anticipating pregnancy or breastfeeding.
Collaborate with obstetric-gynecologic physicians, midwives, nurses, specialists, social workers and other healthcare professionals to coordinate outpatient psychiatric patient care in-person and via telehealth at our 5 core community offices located in Waltham, Cambridge, Arlington and Watertown.
Participate in periodic education for students and learners rotating within obstetrics-gynecology.
Therapy and Psychoeducation: Provide short-term therapy, coping strategies and education to patients and their families regarding their diagnosis and treatment options.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) or Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) with a specialization as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
MA License as Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) is required
DEA registration is required
Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
OTHER REQUIREMENTS:
Consistently promote a culture of Wellbeing, Empathy, Collaboration, Accountability, Respect, and Equity as outlined in the organization's WE CARE values.
Demonstrated commitment and actions to valuing diversity and contributing to an inclusive working and learning environment.
Must be able to see patients in the ambulatory offices for office sessions.
Pay Range:
$133,515.20 USD - $200,158.40 USDThe pay range listed for this position is the annual base salary range the organization reasonably and in good faith expects to pay for this position at this time. Actual compensation is determined based on several factors, that may include seniority, education, training, relevant experience, relevant certifications, geography of work location, job responsibilities, or other applicable factors permissible by law.
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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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