Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Illinois

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner jobs in Illinois are in strong demand, concentrated in community mental health centers, academic medical systems, and integrated behavioral health practices, with openings at every level from new graduate to senior clinician. The busiest hiring markets are Chicago, Springfield, and Rockford, where large employers such as Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and Advocate Aurora Health maintain active psychiatric NP rosters. The most consistently sought specialties include child and adolescent psychiatry, substance use disorder treatment, and adult outpatient mental health. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles43
Top employerTrio Health Partners
Top cityChicago, IL
Cities hiring26
Work type40% On-site
Top industryHealthcare

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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 Nurse Practitioner
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Paragon Clinical
Orland Park, Illinois
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$120k - $140k/yr
On-Site
CPR Certification

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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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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Float / PRN
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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Float / PRN
Skyway Behavioral Health
Downers Grove, Illinois
Mental & Behavioral Health
Nursing
Patient Services & Wellbeing
$65 - $75/hr
Bachelor of Science

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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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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs by City in Illinois

Where Illinois roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Chicago
15 jobs
Champaign
2 jobs
Oak Brook
2 jobs
Downers Grove
2 jobs
Olney
1 job
Paris
1 job
Newton
1 job
Peoria
1 job
Mahomet
1 job

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job Market in Illinois

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

Who's Hiring

Trio Health Partners3 open roles
Compass Health Center3 open roles
Affect Therapeutics2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Education

What Illinois Employers Look For

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

  • Active Illinois Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license with psychiatric-mental health NP certification
  • Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice from an accredited program
  • Board certification from ANCC or AANP as a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner
  • Illinois controlled substance license and DEA registration for prescribing psychotropic medications
  • Experience with electronic health records platforms such as Epic or Cerner in clinical settings
  • Ability to conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medication regimens, and coordinate care independently

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Jobs in Illinois: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a psychiatric nurse practitioner in Illinois?

You must earn a Master of Science in Nursing or Doctor of Nursing Practice with a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner focus, then pass the PMHNP-BC board certification exam through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. Illinois licensure requires applying for an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse license through the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation. You will also need a separate Illinois controlled substance license and a federal DEA registration before you can prescribe psychiatric medications independently.

How much do psychiatric nurse practitioners make in Illinois?

Psychiatric 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 psychiatric nurse practitioners in Illinois?

Employers hiring psychiatric nurse practitioners in Illinois right now include Trio Health Partners, Compass Health Center, and Affect Therapeutics, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Illinois's large integrated health systems and growing network of federally qualified health centers consistently maintain some of the deepest psychiatric NP hiring pipelines in the Midwest.

Which Illinois cities have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs?

Chicago, Champaign, and Oak Brook have the most psychiatric nurse practitioner openings in Illinois. Chicago drives the largest share through its concentration of academic medical centers, safety-net hospitals, and community mental health organizations, while Springfield and Rockford generate consistent demand through regional health systems and state-affiliated behavioral health programs that serve populations outside the Chicago metro.

Are there remote psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Illinois?

Yes, but they are less common than in many other fields because psychiatric nurse practitioners frequently deliver in-person evaluations and medication management. About 60% of psychiatric nurse practitioner openings tied to Illinois are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, with telepsychiatry roles covering medication management follow-ups and brief consultations being the most likely to qualify for fully remote arrangements.

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

The most realistic entry path is a new-graduate nurse practitioner residency or fellowship, and large Illinois employers such as Northwestern Medicine and Rush University Medical Center run structured programs that welcome PMHNP candidates without post-licensure experience. Applying to community mental health centers and federally qualified health centers in Illinois is also effective, as these organizations frequently hire new graduates and offer supervised onboarding. Coming in from an RN or psychiatric technician background with inpatient or crisis unit experience gives your application a concrete clinical foundation.

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

You can find and apply to psychiatric nurse practitioner jobs in Illinois on Migrate Mate, which lists current Illinois openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your credentials and preferred setting, and apply directly to the employer through the posting.

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