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Rosecrance Behavioral Health
Champaign, Illinois

Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric Mental Health

Nurse PractitionerNo weekendsFull-Time Physician-Supervised State

Listed compensation

$61.90 per hour

The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday

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Job Description

Become a champion of hope.

At Rosecrance, we’ve been leading the way in behavioral health services for over a century. Our team empowers individuals and families to overcome substance use and mental health challenges through compassionate care and evidence-based therapies. If you’re ready to make a meaningful impact, we’re ready to welcome you! We are looking for dedicated individuals to join our team and help deliver on our mission of hope and recovery.

Position Summary

The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides comprehensive, patient-centered mental health care across the lifespan through assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of psychiatric disorders. The clinician is responsible for delivering evidence-based psychiatric services, including conducting psychiatric evaluations, developing and implementing individualized treatment plans, prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, providing psychotherapy or brief therapeutic interventions, coordinating care with interdisciplinary team members, and creating a safe and therapeutic environment in alignments with relevant regulatory and accreditation requirements.

Qualifications

  • 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)
  • Completion of accredited PMHNP program (didactic + supervised clinical hours)
  • Strong written communication skills to ensure accurate and timely completion of required documentation
  • Ability to present and coordinate lectures for clients, staff or community
  • CPR certification, or completion within three months of employment.
  • Valid driver’s license and ability to meet agency insurance requirements
  • Belief in the mission and vision of Rosecrance

Responsibilities

1. Work hours prescribed and any additional hours deemed necessary for the responsibilities assigned.

2. Conduct psychiatric and health assessments, providing follow-up care and appropriate medication management.

3. Deliver brief or structured psychotherapies (e. g., CBT-informed interventions, supportive therapy, motivational interviewing) and provide psychoeducation to patients and families.

4. Collaborate with psychiatrists, primary care clinicians, therapists, social workers, and community agencies to coordinate referrals for verying levels of care when

5. Evaluate and manage acute psychiatric crises, and initiate safety planning and emergency interventions.

6. Routinely screen for substance use, trauma, and social determinants of health. Address comorbid medical conditions in coordination with primary care and promote lifestyle interventions supporting mental health

7. Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation that adheres to state scope-of-practice laws and collaborative agreements. Follow appropriate prescribing regulations (controlled substances, PDMP review).

8. Participate in quality initiatives, support evidence-based practice implementation, and engage in ongoing continuing education

9. Participate in Performance Improvement initiatives as assigned.

10. Engage in Infection Control activities and stay informed about current infection control practices.

11. Maintain certification in adult and infant/child CPR.

12. Understand and comply with all of the principles established by the Rosecrance Corporate Compliance Program and Code of Conduct.

13. Assume other related responsibilities as assigned by leadership.

14. As assigned, performs CLIA-waved laboratory testing and related quality control activities in accordance with CLIA requirements, manufacturer instructions, infection control protocols, and organizational procedures.

Schedule

  • Monday-Friday 8:30am-5pm

Work Location: Rosecrance – Champaign -Walnut Location

Work Mode: Onsite

Compensation & Rewards

Starting: $61.90 per hour

Who We Are

Rosecrance has been at the forefront of providing behavioral health services for over a century. Our mission is to empower individuals and families to overcome substance abuse and mental health challenges through evidence-based therapies and compassionate care. Join us in our mission to foster lasting recovery and transform lives.

We are committed to providing careers that make a difference in the lives of the people we serve and the people we employ. We do this through the work we do, our core mission and values, our employee resources, and especially through our purpose-driven community of opportunity and hope.

Our Health and Safety Commitment

We maintain a zero-tolerance drug-free environment, including marijuana, to prioritize safety for staff and clients. All candidates must pass an occupational health screening, ensuring a secure and healthy workplace.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Rosecrance is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in the workplace. We do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability,

marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Our hiring decisions are based solely on qualifications, skills, and experience relevant to the requirements of the position.

Our Partnerships

  • AARP Employer Pledge Program
  • MSEP (Military Spouse Employment Partnership).

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationMental health assessmentTreatment planningCrisis interventionSubstance use screeningPatient-centered careInterdisciplinary collaborationCLIA-waived testing

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Nurse Practitioner-Psychiatric Mental Health at Rosecrance Behavioral Health a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry nurse practitioner listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 58% have no call, 64% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Illinois is 100.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$129k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $129k 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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Annual compensation range

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401k / retirement match
82%
CME allowance
61% this job
Sign-on bonus
42%
Relocation assistance
6%
Loan repayment
3%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.0
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry (NP) listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,163 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No weekends
  • On-site

Living in Champaign

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$231k
Typical market rent
$1,506/mo
Residents’ average commute
15 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.7
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.

BEA 2024 · Champaign-Urbana, IL metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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