Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)- Full Practice Authority

Inspire Counseling Center, a growing private mental health practice serving Chicago's North Shore, is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with Full Practice Authority to join our team. This W-2 position offers a flexible daytime schedule with the option to work hybrid, combining in-person care at our Evanston office with telehealth from home.

You will provide thoughtful psychiatric care to a diverse outpatient population including children, adolescents, college students, young adults, and adults. Initial psychiatric evaluations are scheduled for 60 minutes, and follow-up appointments for 30 minutes, allowing adequate time for patient care, collaboration, and documentation. Our philosophy emphasizes psychiatric medication as an important tool that works alongside therapy to support meaningful patient progress.

Inspire's experienced administrative team handles new patient inquiries, scheduling, insurance verification, credentialing, billing, and marketing, allowing you to focus on patient care. You will have access to consultation and collaboration with established psychiatrists and benefit from our entire psychotherapy team for clinical consultation when appropriate. Many of our medication-management patients also work with therapists at Inspire, providing continuity of care and access to information from their therapy intake and clinical records.

Schedule

Minimum 24 hours per week, primarily during daytime hours.

• Monday through Thursday daytime availability, ideally between 9:00 AM and 3:00 PM or similar hours
• Hybrid flexibility with the option to provide telehealth from home for a portion of your schedule
• Commitment to working in person at our Evanston office at least 2 to 3 days per week
• Downtown Evanston location, conveniently located near the Davis CTA Purple Line and Davis Street/Evanston Metra (UP-N) stations
• No evenings, weekends, or holidays required
• Fridays and weekend hours available if desired
• Beautiful, dedicated office space for in-person days

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication assessments
• Prescribe psychotropic medication and provide follow-up medication management
• Provide crisis intervention as needed
• Develop treatment plans for medications and therapies that best support each patient
• Maintain all documentation necessary for patient records
• Collaborate with Inspire's clinical team to support each client
• Create strong relationships with patients and their families and provide education regarding medications, symptoms, illness, and side effects
• Collaborate with other treatment providers as needed
• Work independently, problem solve, and manage multiple priorities
• Comply strictly with medical care regulations and safety standards

Required Qualifications

• Current license to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the state of Illinois
• Full Practice Authority (FPA)

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience working with children, adolescents, and adult patients in private practice

Benefits

• W-2 employee status
• Competitive percentage-based compensation
• BCBS PPO health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• 40 hours of paid time off annually
• Collaborative physician support when applicable
• Professional liability insurance
• Workers' compensation coverage
• Legal counsel and organizational support
• Dedicated intake team
• Dedicated billing and credentialing team
• Marketing and community relations support
• Steady stream of new-client referrals
• Beautiful, spa-like offices
• Therapist consultation and collaboration
• Free in-house clinical trainings
• Paid new hire orientation
• Optional participation in clinical consultation and group supervision
• Opportunities for paid speaking and leadership roles
• Team meetings, celebrations, outings, and recognition