Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Blue Kite Wellness; Wheaton (IL); On-site; USD 42,981,000 - 48,712,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Professional-development stipend

Employee referral program

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

Blue Kite Wellness in Wheaton, IL is seeking a compassionate Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our growing behavioral health team. The PMHNP will provide comprehensive evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care in an outpatient setting.

The role offers clinical autonomy with collaboration across therapists while working on-site one day per week. Compensation is $75.00-$85.00 per hour, plus benefits such as PTO, professional-development stipend, and mileage

Qualifications

• Current Illinois advanced practice nursing licensure and PMHNP certification in good standing.
• Full Practice Authority in the State of Illinois.
• Current DEA registration and Illinois controlled-substance license, or ability to obtain both before starting employment.
• Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnostic, treatment-planning, prescribing, and medication-management skills.
• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to respond to changes in client presentation, risk, or safety.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans based on client needs.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications.
• Provide medication-management appointments and ongoing psychiatric follow-up care.
• Educate clients and families about diagnoses, medications, and treatment options.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness and adverse effects.
• Collaborate with therapists and other health professionals to coordinate care.
• Recognize and respond to clinical risk and safety concerns.
• Maintain accurate documentation in the electronic health record.
• Participate in clinical meetings and quality-improvement activities.

Skills

Psychiatric assessment

Prescribing/medication management

Documentation in EHR

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Education

Illinois APRN licensure

PMHNP certification

Job description

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Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Part Time Wheaton, IL, US 1 Attachments

Salary Range: $75.00 To $85.00 Hourly

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Location:Wheaton, IL
Work Setting:In office- one day a week

Help Clients and Families Create Meaningful, Lasting Change

Blue Kite Wellness provides accessible, compassionate, individualized, and holistic mental health services to children, teens, adults, and families. We are seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join our growing behavioral health team.

The PMHNP provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric care. This position offers a high degree of clinical autonomy while providing opportunities to collaborate with therapists and other behavioral health professionals to support coordinated, client-centered treatment.

The ideal candidate is committed to evidence-based psychiatric care, values collaboration, and is comfortable working with children, adolescents, and families in an outpatient behavioral health setting.

What You’ll Do

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans based on each client’s needs, symptoms, history, and treatment goals.
• Prescribe, monitor, and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with applicable laws, professional standards, and clinical best practices.
• Provide medication-management appointments and ongoing psychiatric follow-up care.
• Educate clients and families about diagnoses, medications, potential side effects, treatment options, and ongoing care needs.
• Monitor treatment effectiveness, medication response, potential adverse effects, risk factors, and changes in client presentation.
• Collaborate with therapists, clinical staff, primary care providers, and other healthcare professionals to coordinate client care.
• Recognize and respond appropriately to clinical risk, safety concerns, or changes in client functioning.
• Complete accurate, timely, and thorough documentation in the electronic health record in accordance with Blue Kite Wellness policies and applicable regulatory and payer requirements.
• Participate in clinical meetings, case consultation, care coordination, and quality-improvement activities as appropriate.
• Maintain all required licenses, registrations, certifications, continuing education, and professional competencies.

What We’re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Current Illinois advanced practice nursing licensure and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification in good standing.
• Full Practice Authority in the State of Illinois.
• Current DEA registration and Illinois controlled-substance license, or the ability to obtain both before beginning employment.
• Strong psychiatric assessment, diagnostic, treatment-planning, prescribing, and medication-management skills.
• Sound clinical judgment and the ability to recognize and respond to changes in client presentation, risk, or safety.
• Strong communication, interpersonal, organization, and clinical-documentation skills.
• Ability to provide compassionate, client-centered care while maintaining professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
• Working knowledge of applicable legal, ethical, regulatory, payer, and documentation requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience treating children, adolescents, and families.
• Experience working in an outpatient behavioral health setting.
• Experience collaborating with therapists and other behavioral health professionals as part of an integrated treatment team.

Work Setting and Schedule

This position is based at the Blue Kite Wellness office in Wheaton and requires an on-site presence one day per week. The specific workday and appointment schedule will be coordinated based on client availability and program needs. There is the opportunity for additional hours as the practice continues to grow. Occasional local travel may be required for in-person team meetings, client-related meetings, training, or other program needs.

Compensation and Work Structure

• Hourly: $75.00-$85.00 per hour.

Placement within the applicable compensation range is based on experience, licensure, credentials, and overall qualifications. Reimbursable mileage is paid at the current IRS standard mileage rate.

Depending on position classification and eligibility, Blue Kite Wellness offers:

• Paid time off
• Professional-development stipend
• Employee referral program
• Mileage reimbursement for eligible business travel

Why Join Blue Kite Wellness?

• Meaningful work: Make a direct difference for children and families in your community.
• Professional growth: Receive ongoing training, supervision, and opportunities to develop your clinical skills.
• Supportive culture: Join a collaborative and inclusive team that values compassion, accountability, flexibility, and respect.
• Administrative support: Our administrative team manages referrals, client onboarding, billing, and insurance so clinicians can remain focused on care and outcomes.

Blue Kite Wellness is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating an inclusive environment that values diversity and supports the unique contributions of all employees.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Blue Kite Wellness may use AI-powered tools to support administrative and operational functions, such as drafting job postings, developing training materials, and preparing internal communications. AI tools are not used to make hiring or employment decisions. All employment decisions are made by qualified personnel in accordance with applicable laws and company policies.