Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Oakbrook/Elmwood Park, IL
Listed compensation
$135k-$150k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
We are looking for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join our clinics in Illinois. Specific responsibilities will include:
Build and manage a panel of patients for psychopharmacology, as well as administer interventional treatment services,
Perform comprehensive consultations to assess prospective patients’ candidacy for ketamine, Spravato, TMS, and SGB
In person, at either our Westmont or Emwood Park clinic:
Perform comprehensive interval assessments of patients presenting for intravenous ketamine, Spravato, and TMS treatments, to determine treatment plan
Administer and monitor intravenous ketamine and Spravato treatments, including taking vital signs and supporting patients through their experiences
Perform initial TMS mapping and administer subsequent TMS treatments
Across All Activities
- Work closely with other Stella clinicians to shape best practices
- Ensure clinical protocols are being followed
- Provide a seamless and supportive experience to our patients and their loved ones
- Contribute to our continuous improvement and growth of the Boston location
- Maintain patient confidentiality and accurate documentation of patient consultations and treatments
- Assist in the refinement of our care delivery model in partnership with our medical board and operations team
- Respond to patient escalations and execute our crisis protocols as needed
Remain accountable to specific daily, weekly, and monthly KPIs related to patient satisfaction and clinical outcomes, while meeting patient demand
Maintain an unwavering dedication to the Stella mission, brand, and messaging across all touchpoints with patients
- To be successful in this role, you will need:
- Be an active Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a license in good standing in the state of Illinois (additional licensure is a plus)
- Beyond 2-year supervisory period (able to prescribe independently)
- At least 2 years of clinical psychiatry experience
- Electronic Medical Record (EMR) experience
- Ability to maintain patient confidentiality and process information in a confidential manner
- Ability to collaborate and communicate with members of an interdisciplinary care team
Effective Problem-solving and Prioritization Skills
- Previous experience in a clinical setting (ketamine infusion experience, Spravato experience or TMS experience is a plus)
- Strong skills in patient care, assessment, and monitoring
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment, prioritize multiple requests and responsibilities, and learn new proprietary systems quickly
- Willingness to obtain active unrestricted license in other states as needed
- Ability to work independently
- Must be able to reliably commute to our Illinois clinics
At Stella Mental Health, we believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are essential values that enrich our work environment and enhance our ability to serve diverse communities. We strive to integrate these values into every aspect of our organization, from hiring and training to policies and practices.
We recognize that we have a responsibility to foster a culture of respect, empathy, and collaboration among our team, patients, and partners. Our vision is to be a leader in delivering patient-centered care that respects and celebrates diversity, promotes equity and inclusion, and improves health outcomes for all.
Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner will build and manage a patient panel while administering interventional treatments such as ketamine, Spravato, and TMS. They are responsible for performing comprehensive consultations, monitoring patient vitals, and ensuring clinical protocols are followed in a collaborative team environment.
Requirements
Candidates must be an active Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with a license in good standing in Illinois and at least 2 years of clinical psychiatry experience. The role requires the ability to work independently, manage patient confidentiality, and commute to clinic locations.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 18% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$143k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $143k in an average-cost state. 62.6% of Illinois clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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