Outpatient Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Nurse PractitionerContract Physician-Supervised State

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Salary Range: $72.00/hour

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Job Description

Job Details: Job Location: Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital - New Lenox, IL, Education Level: Graduate Degree, Salary Range: $72.00 - $72.00Hourly, JOIN OUR TEAM AS AN OUTPATIENT NURSE PRACTITIONER (PMHNP) Your Work Matters How will you make a difference?

Are you an empathetic and dedicated professional seeking to positively impact the mental well-being of individuals? Your opportunity awaits at Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital!

As an Outpatient NP at our hospital, you will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to our patients. You will coordinate decision-making with the psychiatrist, perform clinical assessments, and develop treatment plans.

Our team includes psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, therapists, and educators.

We are looking for someone who can establish empathy and a person-centered approach to patients, recognize their own limitations, and respond to difficult situations with skill and professionalism.

If you have excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are ready to make a positive impact in the lives of our patients, we encourage you to apply today! Nurse Practitioners are responsible for: Conducting follow-up visits after initial assessments. Participating in weekly staffing and family sessions.

Prescribing pharmacologic interventions as necessary. Reviewing laboratory and diagnostic test results. Consulting with attending psychiatrists and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to perform clinical assessments, adhering to psychiatric and medical nursing procedures.

Communicating with patients, families, and others to obtain required information. Your Experience Matters What we’re looking for: Education & Licensure: Completion of a Master’s Program (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) from an accredited nursing school.

Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois. Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.

What sets us apart: Dynamic and inclusive work environment Engaged management team dedicated to your success A guiding mission and set of values that serve as both our northstar and yours, anchoring our collective purpose and aspirations Disclaimer: Select benefits are available to full-time positions only.

Benefits are subject to change at the discretion of Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital Compensation: This is an Independent Contractor role, and the expected compensation is based on caseload. We’re eager to engage with all qualified candidates, and consideration will be provided to experience and skill level. Join us as our Outpatient Nurse Practitioner (NP)!

About Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital

Get to know us Outstanding Care, Compassionate People, Unparalleled Service Welcome to Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital (SOBH), a leading provider in mental health and substance abuse disorder treatment.

Our state-of-the-art 112-bed facility is designed to provide patients with a comfortable and safe environment for therapeutic care. We offer evidence-based therapy modalities that have been proven to decrease symptoms of mental illness and facilitate lasting change.

At SOBH, the community is an integral part of our team, fostering collaboration to build an efficient, comprehensive, and seamless continuum of care. We take pride in offering dynamic, challenging, and highly rewarding positions.

You'll have the opportunity to work closely with a team of experts, ensuring our patients receive personalized services that guide them toward achieving their treatment goals.

Join us in providing exceptional care and contributing to the well-being of individuals and families in need and be a part of the transformative healthcare experience at Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital. To learn more about SOBH, visit us at: https://www.silveroaksbehavioralhospital.com/ TOGETHER WE CAN MAKE POSITIVE I.

M. P. A. C. T. S.

Individuals Maintaining Positive Attitude and Commitment To Service ____________ At Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees.

We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability status, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Outpatient Nurse Practitioner will conduct clinical assessments, develop treatment plans, and provide comprehensive psychiatric care in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team. Responsibilities also include prescribing pharmacologic interventions, reviewing diagnostic results, and participating in weekly staffing and family sessions.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Master’s degree in Psychiatric Nursing and possess current Illinois licensure as a Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. A minimum of three years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Key Skills

Clinical assessmentTreatment planningPharmacologic interventionDiagnostic test interpretationMultidisciplinary collaborationPatient communicationCrisis managementPerson-centered careDocumentation

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 28% are remote, 60% have no call, 66% require no weekends.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $135k 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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Work-life snapshot

3.0/ 10
Listing-based score

Living in New Lenox

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$410k
Typical market rent
$2,549/mo
Residents’ average commute
33 min
State income tax
Up to 5%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital

Mental Health Care
New Lenox
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Independent Contractor
Independent Practice Authority