Nurse Practitioner (NP)

Part-Time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is responsible for providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and patient education in a collaborative behavioral healthcare environment. This role focuses on whole-person care by addressing the connection between mental health, physical health, trauma, and overall wellness while working closely with a multidisciplinary care team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments
• Diagnose and treat a variety of mental health conditions
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications within scope of practice
• Provide ongoing medication management appointments and follow-up care
• Educate patients on psychiatric conditions, treatment options, medications, and wellness strategies
• Provide supportive counseling and behavioral health interventions related to mental and chronic health conditions
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, and healthcare providers to coordinate patient care
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation and patient records
• Participate in treatment planning, quality improvement initiatives, and care coordination activities
• Refer patients to appropriate medical, psychiatric, or community resources as needed

Qualifications

• Active Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Illinois required
• Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) certification preferred
• Experience treating children, adolescents, and adults preferred
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, and integrated behavioral healthcare
• Excellent clinical, communication, documentation, and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively within a multidisciplinary team

Schedule

• Part-time position
• Flexible schedule with daytime, evening, or hybrid work options
• Approximately 20 hours per week, based on availability and patient volume

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience and credentials
• Administrative and billing support provided
• Established referral network and growing patient demand

Skills:

• Chronic disease management (Desired)
• Electronic health records (Desired)
• Diagnostic testing (Desired)
• Patient management (Desired)
• Health education (Desired)
• Treatment planning (Desired)
• Clinical diagnosis (Desired)
• Patient assessment (Desired)
• Preventive care (Desired)
• Pharmacology (Desired)

Education:

• Master s Degree - Nursing Practice (Required)
• Bachelor s Degree - Nursing (RN to MSN) (Required)
• High School Diploma (Required)