PMHNP needed in Sterling, IL

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Sterling, IL

About the POSITION:

A well-established, community-focused healthcare system in Sterling, Illinois is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join its growing Outpatient Behavioral Health program.

The organization provides comprehensive healthcare services throughout northwestern Illinois and has continued to expand its behavioral health offerings, including outpatient counseling and psychiatric medication management. The system serves a regional population of more than 100,000 people and offers the resources of an established medical organization while maintaining a community-based approach to care.

Position Highlights:

• Outpatient Behavioral Health
• Behavioral Health / Psychiatry experience preferred
• Willing to train the right candidate
• No inpatient responsibilities
• No call
• Physician collaboration available through Tele-Psychiatry
• 4.5-day work week
• Approximately 12–16 patients per day
• Established behavioral health team
• Current team includes an NP, part-time Telepsychiatrist, and multiple full-time licensed counselors
• Opportunity to join a growing behavioral health service line
• Focus on psychiatric evaluation, medication management, treatment planning, and ongoing patient care

The health system's outpatient mental health program combines counseling and medication management, allowing providers to work collaboratively to support patients with a variety of behavioral health needs.

About Sterling, IL:

Sterling offers an attractive combination of small-town affordability and quality of life with convenient access to larger Midwest cities. Located along the Rock River in northwestern Illinois, Sterling is approximately 100 miles west of Chicago and about an hour from the Quad Cities and Rockford.

The area is especially appealing for those who enjoy the outdoors, with boating, fishing, kayaking, hiking and biking along the Rock River and Hennepin Canal, plus nearby state parks, golf courses, trails and extensive recreational facilities. Sterling also offers established public schools, community arts and recreation programs, and a family-friendly atmosphere without the congestion and higher cost of a major metropolitan area.

About the COMP & BENEFITS:

• $180,000 Salary
• Additional production-based bonus potential
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Excellent work-life balance
• No call responsibilities
• 4.5-day work week
• Supportive, collaborative clinical environment