Full-Time Behavioral Health NP/PA—Psychiatry & MAT

NorthShore University HealthSystem; Naperville (IL); On-site; USD 132,900 - 157,800; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career growth

Medical, Dental, Vision coverage

CME

Malpractice coverage

Wellness program

Health Savings Account options

Retirement with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Naperville, IL, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment program. The role involves psychiatric and medical evaluations, MAT considerations, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a Monday–Friday schedule with on-call duties.

Requires Illinois license, DEA registration, and eligibility to prescribe buprenorphine.

Qualifications

• Illinois licensure required
• Active DEA registration with Schedule III prescribing authority
• Eligible to prescribe buprenorphine for opioid use disorder
• Experience in psychiatry, addiction medicine, MAT, or behavioral health preferred
• Strong clinical judgment and ability to work under established protocols with Medical Director oversight
• Physical requirements include lifting 20+ pounds and long periods of standing/walking

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric and medical evaluations
• Review laboratory and diagnostic testing
• Assess patients for MAT when clinically indicated
• Evaluate, diagnose, and manage co-occurring psychiatric conditions
• Collaborate with counselors, therapists, and treatment staff in a multidisciplinary setting
• Maintain timely and compliant clinical documentation
• Practice under supervision and guidance of the Program Medical Director

Skills

Clinical decision making

Collaboration

Evidence-based care

Education

Master's degree in nursing or Physician Assistant

Job description

NorthShore University HealthSystem in Naperville, IL, is seeking an Advanced Practice Provider (NP/PA) to join the outpatient behavioral health and substance use treatment program. The role involves psychiatric and medical evaluations, MAT considerations, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a Monday–Friday schedule with on-call duties.

Requires Illinois license, DEA registration, and eligibility to prescribe buprenorphine.