Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)About Us

Glenwood Center is a collaborative outpatient mental health practice committed to providing high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. Our multidisciplinary team includes psychiatric providers, licensed therapists, and a Clinical Psychologist who work together to deliver comprehensive, patient-centered care.

We are seeking a compassionate, motivated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our growing practice. This position begins with maternity coverage from September through November, with the expectation that the selected provider will continue managing an established patient panel as a permanent member of our team.

Position Details

• Part-time to full-time (2–4 days per week)
• Permanent 1099 Independent Contractor position
• In-person practice with a combination of office and telehealth appointments
• Monday-Friday schedule (no evenings, weekends, or on-call responsibilities)
• Flexible scheduling available
• Hiring immediately
• 60-minute new evaluations, 20-minute follow-ups
• Dedicated support staff who handle prior authorizations, scheduling, and referrals
• Collaborative access to a Clinical Psychologist
• Minimal administrative burden
• Ability to develop niche interests such as ADHD, women’s mental health, pediatrics, etc.
• Steady referral base with a full caseload available
• Modern EMR Tebra and efficient workflows

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new patients.
• Provide ongoing medication management for children, adolescents, and adults.
• Diagnose and treat a broad range of outpatient psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, depressive disorders, mood disorders, trauma-related disorders, and other common mental health conditions.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications while monitoring treatment response, side effects, and patient safety.
• Order and interpret laboratory studies and other diagnostic testing when clinically indicated.
• Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, medications, and treatment recommendations.
• Respond to medication refill requests and patient messages through the electronic health record.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant clinical documentation.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate patient care.
• Incorporate recommendations from psychological and neuropsychological evaluations into ongoing treatment planning when appropriate.
• Identify patients requiring a higher level of care and coordinate referrals as needed.
• Maintain compliance with state and federal prescribing regulations and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree from an accredited Nurse Practitioner program.
• Current PMHNP-BC certification.
• Active and unrestricted Illinois Nurse Practitioner license (or eligibility for licensure).
• Current DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances.
• Active NPI number.
• Current professional malpractice insurance.
• Experience treating patients across the lifespan preferred.
• Strong knowledge of psychopharmacology and evidence-based psychiatric care.
• Experience with electronic medical records (EHR/EMR).
• Excellent communication, organizational, and clinical decision-making skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating within a multidisciplinary team.

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate is someone who:

• Provides compassionate, patient-centered care.
• Enjoys building long-term therapeutic relationships.
• Values collaboration with therapists and other mental health professionals.
• Is organized, dependable, and responsive.
• Is comfortable managing both routine and moderately complex outpatient psychiatric cases.
• Appreciates a practice culture centered on thorough evaluations, clinical excellence, and individualized care.

Compensation

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• 1099 Independent Contractor position with flexibility to manage your schedule and patient panel.

Additional details regarding compensation, scheduling flexibility, and long-term growth opportunities will be discussed during the interview process.

Pay: $85.00 - $100.00 per hour

Work Location: In person

Benefits:

Salary : $85 - $100