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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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.
As a health care organization, we have a responsibility to do everything in our power to care for and protect our patients, our colleagues and our communities. Beth Israel Lahey Health requires that all staff be vaccinated against influenza (flu) as a condition of employment.
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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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