Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner opening in IllinoisFull timeMorris, IL 100% Outpatient Behavioral HealthAbout the PositionMonday-Friday No Hospital Call $140K+ Base $10K Annual Loan RepaymentAn expanding outpatient Behavioral Health program in Morris, Illinois is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to help build and grow its psychiatric services. The PMHNP will work alongside a newly recruited physician who is dual board-certified in Psychiatry and Family Medicine, as well as Primary Care providers and Behavioral Health professionals. With an established referral network and immediate patient demand, this is an excellent opportunity to help shape a growing outpatient psychiatry program while maintaining a predictable weekday schedule.Position Highlights Full-time, permanent PMHNP opportunity 100% outpatient practice Adult and adolescent patient population Monday-Friday schedule No hospital call Join a newly developing outpatient Psychiatry program Partner closely with a dual board-certified Psychiatry/Family Medicine physician Established Primary Care referral network with immediate patient demand Supported by an established Integrated Behavioral Health program Collaborative Care Model integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care Dedicated clinical and administrative support Opportunity to play a significant role in the growth and development of psychiatric services Independent, not-for-profit community health systemClinical Responsibilities Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations Provide medication management and ongoing psychiatric treatment Diagnose and manage a broad range of Behavioral Health conditions Care for both adolescent and adult patients Develop individualized treatment and follow-up plans Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and patient progress Collaborate with the Psychiatry/Family Medicine physician Work closely with Primary Care providers, Behavioral Health care coordinators, therapists, and other clinical professionals Coordinate care through an integrated Behavioral Health model Help expand access to outpatient psychiatric services throughout the surrounding communitiesCompensation & Benefits Base compensation starting at $140,000 Production and quality incentives available from day one $10,000 per year in education loan repayment PSLF-eligible employer Relocation assistance up to $8,000 $6,000 annual CME and general expense allowance 6 weeks of PTO Additional CME time Medical, dental, and vision insurance Life and disability coverage 403(b) retirement plan with employer match Gym membership Annual wellness incentive Comprehensive benefits packageQualifications Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Current or eligible Illinois APRN licensure Comfortable providing outpatient psychiatric care to adolescent and adult patients Strong interest in medication management and integrated Behavioral Health Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based psychiatric care Interest in helping develop and grow an outpatient Psychiatry programAbout Morris, IllinoisMorris is a welcoming community located along the Illinois River, approximately 55 miles southwest of Chicago, offering an attractive combination of affordability, outdoor recreation, and access to the greater Chicago area. Affordable cost of living and family-friendly neighborhoods Excellent public and private school options Historic downtown with local restaurants, shops, and community events Boating, kayaking, golf, camping, and extensive biking and running trails Convenient access to the I&M Canal Nearby Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks Easy access to Chicago and surrounding suburbs Excellent setting for a PMHNP seeking a 100% outpatient career with no hospital call, strong compensation, substantial PTO, and significant loan repayment benefits
