The Psychiatric Advanced Practice Nurse (PMHNP) in the Adult Outpatient Mental Health Program is responsible for providing direct clinicalcare of clients, including psychiatric assessments, ordering of lab tests, counseling of patients, developing treatment plans and prescribing medication. Current, active, and unrestricted license from the State of Illinois as an Advanced Practice Nurse ; or a letter from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation stating that the application for licensure endorsement has been approved, with receipt of Illinois license following within six months of initial application date for endorsement is required.