Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | Schaumburg, IL
Listed compensation
$80-$90/hr
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Job Description
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | Schaumburg, IL
Schaumburg, IL | $80 - $90/hour | Part-Time (2-3 Days/Week) | 1099 Contract | On-Site
About Greater Illinois Behavioral Health
Greater Illinois Behavioral Health is a client-centered, trauma-informed behavioral health treatment organization providing individualized care for individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions. Its continuum of care includes Residential/Inpatient treatment, Partial Hospitalization (PHP), Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Evening IOP, and traditional Outpatient services, along with counseling and psychiatric care.
Treatment is rooted in evidence-based and holistic approaches, including CBT, DBT, trauma-informed therapy, individual, group, and family therapy, mindfulness-based interventions, psychoeducation, and relapse prevention. Greater Illinois Behavioral Health is committed to helping clients address underlying challenges, develop sustainable coping skills, and build a foundation for long-term mental wellness and recovery.
The Opportunity
Greater Illinois Behavioral Health is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to provide psychiatric care at its Schaumburg, IL location.
This part-time, on-site 1099 independent contractor opportunity offers a daytime schedule of 2-3 days per week, supporting individuals experiencing mental health and co-occurring substance use conditions through comprehensive psychiatric assessments, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning. Compensation ranges from $80 - $90 per hour, commensurate with experience and education.
What You'll Do
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments to identify patient needs and appropriate treatment recommendations.
Diagnose psychiatric conditions and develop individualized treatment plans within the scope of advanced practice nursing.
Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications in accordance with applicable Illinois practice requirements and prescribing authority.
Evaluate treatment effectiveness, monitor patient progress, and adjust medication management plans as clinically appropriate.
Provide patient education regarding psychiatric conditions, medications, treatment recommendations, and ongoing mental health care.
Collaborate with clinical providers and interdisciplinary treatment team members to coordinate psychiatric services and support continuity of care.
Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential clinical documentation in accordance with professional standards, organizational policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Requirements
Required
Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution, with educational preparation as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.
Active Illinois Registered Nurse (RN) and Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure issued by the Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR), with appropriate psychiatric mental health specialty preparation and national certification as a PMHNP.
Minimum of 1-2 years of relevant experience providing psychiatric or mental health services in an advanced practice nursing or closely related clinical setting.
Knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, psychopharmacology, medication management, and evidence-based mental health treatment.
Strong clinical judgment, communication, documentation, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills, with the ability to provide patient-centered psychiatric care.
Availability to work on-site in Schaumburg, Illinois, 2-3 days per week during daytime hours.
Benefits and Compensation
- Competitive Compensation: $80 - $90/hour, commensurate with experience and education.
- Flexible Part-Time Schedule: 2-3 days per week during daytime hours.
- Contract Engagement: 1099 independent contractor opportunity.
This is a contract opportunity with Greater Illinois Behavioral Health. Atlantic Health Strategies is recruiting on their behalf.
Key Responsibilities
The PMHNP will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans for patients. They will also manage psychiatric medications and collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to ensure continuity of care.
Qualifications
- Education
- Master's degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) | Schaumburg, IL at Atlantic Health Strategies a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Nurse Practitioner roles — ranked against 15,289 active Nurse Practitioner roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 32% are remote, 54% have no call, 58% require no weekends.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.2 / 10 · above average in nurse practitioner roles | ranked against 15,289 Nurse Practitioner roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $166k–$187k | Psychiatry NP median $153k (middle half $139k–$166k)10 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$177k in purchasing power | Illinois index 100.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry NP listings in Illinois | 62 active | 2,064 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 32% remote · 54% no call · 58% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | Illinois nurse practitioner listings (all specialties): 24% state a sign-on bonus (median $10k) · 18% offer loan repayment492 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry NP hiring demand | #14 of 19 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 884 postings, 1,094 closed |
| New Psychiatry NP listings | 829 in the last 30 days | 948 the 30 days before (−13%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry NP pay trend | +2.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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