Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric Mental Health

Rosecrance Behavioral Health

2 months ago

Freeport, IllinoisStarting at $128,752Full TimeNurse Practitioner

✓ No Call✓ No Weekends✓ No Nights

Practice Authority in Illinois

Supervision Required

Requires collaborative agreement with a physician.

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Accepting this costs you $889k over 3 years

Posted 59 days ago — employer likely flexible on terms

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Rosecrance Behavioral Health as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner – M-F Schedule, No Weekends in United States. Join Our Mission to Transform Lives! At Rosecrance, we’ve been leading the way in behavioral health services for over a century.

Key Responsibilities

Hours: Monday

Friday 8:30am

5:00pm or Tuesday

Friday 8:00am

Requirements

Master’s or Doctoral level program completion from an accredited institution

Qualification for licensure in Illinois and eligibility for a Controlled Substances Registration Certificate (DEA)

Strong written communication skills to ensure accurate and timely completion of required documentation

Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, staff or community

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $128K

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Rosecrance Behavioral Health in United States.

Key Skills

Psychiatric AssessmentMedication ManagementCognitive Behavioral TherapyCBTPsychoeducational ProgramsStaff EducationClinical InstructionInfection ControlDocumentationComplianceCustomer ServiceRole ModelingCPR CertificationDEA EligibilityEthical StandardsLegal Standards

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric Mental Health at Rosecrance Behavioral Health a 7.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 10% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.

Positions in this range offer a solid balance between clinical responsibility and personal time. Most providers report manageable workloads with adequate recovery time.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Rosecrance Behavioral Health is open to nurse practitioner candidates.

Nurse Practitioners are among the fastest-growing healthcare professions, with expanding scope of practice in many states and strong demand for telehealth and primary care roles.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Freeport, Illinois.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($129k–$129k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Assessment, Medication Management, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, Psychoeducational Programs, Staff Education, Clinical Instruction, Infection Control. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner conducts comprehensive client assessments, manages medication, and delivers Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for anxiety disorders. This role also involves leading group psychoeducational programs, providing staff education, and ensuring nursing services maintain conti...

Benefits package: Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance, 401k with Employer Match, Group Life Insurance, LTD and AD&D, Tuition Assistance, Licensure/Certification Reimbursement, Paid Time Off, Referral Program, Wellness Program. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry nurse practitioner jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.