Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Illinois

Psychiatric Nurse jobs in Illinois are open across Chicago, Peoria, and Naperville and other Illinois metros, with employers like LifeStance Health, Behavioral Health Practice Services, and Rush University Medical Center hiring at every experience level. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles89+
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring38
Work type100% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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Trinity Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Trinity Health
Aledo, Illinois
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
On-Site
None
10,000+

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Greater Family Health
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Greater Family Health
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Greater Family Health
Wheeling, Illinois
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$112k - $155k/yr
On-Site
Bachelor's
201-500

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Dominican University
Graduate Program Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Graduate Program Director, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Dominican University
River Forest, Illinois
Nursing
Healthcare Administration
Teaching & Instruction
Curriculum Design
$105k - $124k/yr
On-Site
Doctorate

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Thresholds
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
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Thresholds
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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Thresholds
Kankakee, Illinois
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$65 - $75/hr
On-Site
Master's
1,001-5,000

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Advocate Aurora Health
Psychiatric Crisis Therapist I
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Advocate Aurora Health
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Psychiatric Crisis Therapist I
Advocate Aurora Health
Chicago, Illinois
Nursing
Allied Health
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$30 - $46/hr
On-Site
Master's
10,000+

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Psychiatric Nurse Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
14 jobs
Peoria
6 jobs
Naperville
4 jobs
Wheaton
4 jobs
Northbrook
3 jobs
Springfield
3 jobs
Aurora
2 jobs
Bourbonnais
2 jobs
Champaign
2 jobs

Psychiatric Nurse Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

  • LifeStance Health
    LifeStance Health35
  • Behavioral Health Practice Services
    Behavioral Health Practice Services27
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical Center6
  • Northwestern University
    Northwestern University3
  • Access Community Health Network
    Access Community Health Network2

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services83
  • Education11
  • Consulting & Professional Services10
  • Technology & Software1

What Illinois Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatric nurse jobs across Illinois.

  • Active RN license in the state of employment with no restrictions
  • One to three years of inpatient or outpatient psychiatric nursing experience
  • Proficiency in de-escalation techniques such as CPI Nonviolent Crisis Intervention
  • Experience conducting mental health assessments and documenting in an EHR system
  • Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing Certification (PMH-BC) preferred or required for senior roles
  • BLS and ACLS certification current at time of hire

Psychiatric Nurse Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How many psychiatric nurse jobs are there in Illinois?

There are 89+ psychiatric nurse openings in Illinois on Migrate Mate as of June 2026, with the most roles in Chicago, Peoria, and Naperville. New positions post regularly as employers across Illinois hire.

How much do psychiatric nurses make in Illinois?

Psychiatric nurses in Illinois earn a median of about $95,990 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $69,170 for the lowest 10% to over $118,190 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which Illinois cities have the most psychiatric nurse jobs?

Chicago, Peoria, and Naperville have the most psychiatric nurse openings in Illinois right now, with additional roles spread across smaller metros statewide.

Which companies hire psychiatric nurses in Illinois?

Employers hiring psychiatric nurses in Illinois include LifeStance Health, Behavioral Health Practice Services, and Rush University Medical Center, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of June 2026.

Are there remote psychiatric nurse jobs in Illinois?

Yes. About 0% of psychiatric nurse 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 psychiatric nurse jobs in Illinois?

You can apply to psychiatric nurse 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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