Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

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United States$70k–80kFull TimeNurse Practitioner

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Job Description

About the Role

Join CCHC Online as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Provide behavioral health services within the scope and practice as defined by the Illinois Nurses Association's Scope of Practice for Nurse Practitioners.
  • Obtain comprehensive health histories, perform or request special diagnostic and laboratory tests, interpret test results, and develop comprehensive psychiatric treatment plans
  • Provide mental health assessments, diagnosis, and treatment plans in identified areas; provide medication management for patients; and maintain appropriate health records
  • Prescribe pharmaceutical therapy consistent with medical evaluation, treatment plan and current standards of practice

Requirements

  • Previous experience assessing and providing medication management for patients with behavioral health disorders in a psychiatric or primary care setting.
  • Experience with adults, adolescents and children preferred.
  • Working knowledge and experience assessing and treating adults/adolescents with alcohol and other drug abuse/dependence
  • Expert clinical judgment and the ability to be self

Benefits & Compensation

  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Medical Insurance
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Dental and Vision Insurance
  • Supplemental Benefits
  • Life Insurance (Provided by the company)

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join CCHC Online as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

Key Skills

Psychiatric DiagnosisMedication ManagementTreatment PlanningBehavioral Health AssessmentElectronic Health RecordsClinical JudgmentConflict ResolutionCritical ThinkingPatient CoordinationHIPAA Compliance
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context

This Psychiatry position at CCHC Online 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.

Compensation Analysis

CCHC Online lists compensation for this nurse practitioner position at $70k to $80k annually.

This is approximately 75% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric Diagnosis, Medication Management, Treatment Planning, Behavioral Health Assessment, Electronic Health Records, Clinical Judgment, Conflict Resolution, Critical Thinking. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Provide comprehensive psychiatric services including diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management for patients. Coordinate care and maintain electronic health records while adhering to quality and safety guidelines.

Benefits package: Medical Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, Supplemental Benefits, Life Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About CCHC Online

Hospitals and Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
2-5

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Supplemental Benefits
Life Insurance

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

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