Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Job ID: RQ00002224
Christopher , IL
Nurse Practitioner/Psychiatry
outpatient

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – Integrated Care (Monday–Friday Schedule)

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

About the Opportunity

Join a leading community health organization in Southern Illinois as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. You'll be part of an integrated care team dedicated to providing accessible, comprehensive care to underserved communities. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Position Overview

As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, you'll provide medication management and conduct psychiatric evaluations in a Federally Qualified Health Center setting. You'll serve a diverse patient population, working closely with a multidisciplinary team including family medicine, pediatrics, dental, and pharmacy specialists. Enjoy a stable work week with no weekends, using an established EMR system to enhance patient care.

Position Highlights

✓ Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends

✓ Diverse patient population in an FQHC setting

✓ Collaborative, team-based approach

✓ Supportive environment with opportunities for new graduates

✓ Flexible location options across multiple clinic sites

✓ Comprehensive patient evaluations and medication management

✓ Integrated care model with strong interdisciplinary collaboration

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary (discussed during the interview)
  • Comprehensive benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional development
  • Mission-driven work with a meaningful impact
  • Ideal Candidate

    The ideal candidate is dedicated to providing compassionate psychiatric care to underserved populations and values integrated, team-based approaches. Whether you're a new graduate seeking mentorship or an experienced practitioner looking for flexible opportunities, your skills will be crucial in enhancing behavioral health access in the community.

    Next Steps

    If you are interested in joining this dynamic team, we encourage you to apply. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the interview process and compensation details. Your expertise could be the key to expanding access to essential behavioral health services in Southern Illinois.

    Compensation context

    Posted range on this job
    Not published
    Median psychiatric nurse practitioner midpoint, nationwide
    $150,000
    29 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 Nurse Practitioner position in Christopher , 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 12, 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 29 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, never you. 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.