Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Job ID: TR-0B44F82E
IL
Psychiatry
Full-timeoutpatient

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – Outpatient Integrated Care (No Weekends)

Location: Southern Illinois | Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

About the Opportunity

Join a leading Federally Qualified Health Center in Southern Illinois, where you'll be part of a committed team delivering integrated psychiatric care. This respected health organization is dedicated to improving access to comprehensive services for underserved communities. With a focus on collaboration and quality care, this opportunity offers stability and a chance to make a meaningful impact.

Position Overview

As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, you'll provide medication management and conduct psychiatric evaluations in an outpatient setting. You'll manage med checks and new patient evaluations efficiently, supported by a robust electronic medical record system. Enjoy the flexibility of working across multiple clinic sites or choosing a single location, depending on your experience.

Position Highlights

  • Consistent Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends or call
  • Integrated care model with diverse patient population
  • Supportive team environment collaborating with multiple specialties
  • Established EMR system for streamlined patient care
  • Opportunities for new graduates to rotate through clinic sites
  • Flexibility for experienced providers to choose their preferred site
  • Fifteen clinic locations within the health organization's network
  • Compensation & Benefits

  • Compensation and benefits will be discussed during the interview process
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate is a compassionate provider who thrives in a team-based, integrated care environment. Comfort with a diverse Federally Qualified Health Center patient population and a commitment to improving behavioral health access are essential.

    Next Steps

    If you are ready to advance your career in a supportive and enriching environment, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will guide you through the interview process and discuss compensation and benefits in detail.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    Not published
    Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
    $150,000
    26 openings with a range

    Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatric nurse practitioner salary by state →

    Frequently asked questions

    Is this Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position in Illinois still open?
    Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on September 15, 2026.
    What does this psychiatric nurse practitioner job pay?
    The employer has not published a range on this posting. Your recruiter can share it on the first call. For context, the median posted midpoint across 26 current psychiatric nurse practitioner openings nationwide is $150,000.
    Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
    No. The hiring organization pays our fee when you start. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
    How long does it take to get licensed in Illinois?
    APRN licensure and scope-of-practice rules vary by state, including Illinois's requirements for prescriptive authority and collaborative agreements. Your MedStaff recruiter helps you navigate Illinois board requirements and credentialing timelines before you start.
    What happens after I apply?
    The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.