Illinois | Telehealth Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Affect Therapeutics, Inc.; Illinois; Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Affect Therapeutics seeks a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a remote role focused on addiction recovery. You will lead member care through telehealth, providing evidence-based treatment for substance use disorders. Join a dedicated team and contribute to transforming addiction recovery with technology and compassion.

Benefits

Competitive benefits

Professional growth opportunities

Supportive culture

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in addiction treatment.
• Experience prescribing Suboxone and active DEA registration required.
• Willingness to obtain multi-state licensure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct telehealth evaluations after biopsychosocial intakes.
• Monitor member progress through monthly appointments.
• Prescribe medications and answer member questions.

Skills

Empathy

Comfort with technology

Education

Active PMHNP license in Illinois

Tools

EHR (Healthie)

Job description

Illinois | Telehealth Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Remote

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - PMHNP - Telehealth Addiction Care

Affect Therapeutics is transforming addiction recovery by combining mobile technology with counseling and medical care, offering 100% virtual treatment. We break down barriers to care, making it more accessible and effective for our members.

Our innovative approach combines a smartphone app with a dedicated care team to provide real-time, data-driven treatment for improved outcomes and reduced costs. We are backed by industry leaders and investors, including City Light Ventures and Kapor Capital.

About the Role:

As a PMHNP, you'll lead member care, supported by a team of counselors and case managers. You’ll deliver evidence-based treatment for Stimulant Use Disorder and Alcohol Use Disorder via telehealth. We don’t prescribe controlled substances, and medication decisions are made at the provider's discretion. You must hold an active, unrestricted license in the state you're applying for .

Key Responsibilities:

Conduct telehealth evaluations after members complete biopsychosocial intakes.

Monitor progress through monthly appointments.

Prescribe medications as needed and answer member questions.

Complete notes in our EHR (Healthie) and follow our clinical protocols.

Work with a supportive team and attend occasional meetings (scheduled in advance).

Requirements:

Licensed PMHNP with Full Practice Authority in Illinois (Medicaid enrollment preferred)

• Minimum 2 years of experience, preferably in addiction treatment.
• Must have experience prescribing Suboxone and an active DEA (Drug Enforcement Administration) registration.
• Willingness to obtain multi-state licensure (cost covered by Affect).
• Empathy for members facing personal and emotional challenges.
• Comfort with technology, including EHRs and mobile apps.

Additional Information:

You’ll need a private, quiet home office with reliable internet for HIPAA-compliant conversations. This role may involve periodic meetings with Affect’s internal teams, and reasonable accommodations can be made if needed.

Why Join Affect Therapeutics?

We are passionate about revolutionizing stimulant addiction treatment. Join a team dedicated to meaningful work, offering competitive benefits, remote work, professional growth, and an intentional, supportive culture.

Come be a part of the Affect Therapeutics mission!

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