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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (Contract/1099)

SERO MENTAL HEALTH·Vernon Hills, Illinois

$100/hr·Contract·On Site·2-5 yrs·
Posted 3 months ago
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About the role

Conduct psychiatric and physical assessments and manage medications for clients ranging from age 5 through adulthood in an outpatient setting. Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to develop and implement comprehensive treatment plans.

Simply Bee Mission statement

We change lives through programs, services, and resources for all people to recognize, achieve, and sustain personal wellness.

Vision statement

A world where all people can simply “bee” themselves through mental, physical, and spiritual wellness.

Organizational Core Values

Simply Bee staff aspire daily to demonstrate a strong understanding and use of our core values:

Quality: To passionately do our best to deliver exceptional quality services and products to our clients and continuously improve all that we do.

Respect: We work collaboratively with all team members and community partners in a transparent, caring and inclusive environment.

Growth: To continually provide innovative programs and services to clients and the community while also challenging our team to grow personally and professionally.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our outpatient mental health team. The ideal candidate will provide compassionate, high-quality mental health care and medication management to clients as young as age 5 through adults.

This is a contract/1099 role. The pay is $100 for 60 min visits and $50 for admin time.

The ideal candidate will be available to work two evenings a week (Monday & Thursday). Potential for some flexibility on the days of the week worked and growth opportunities in the future.

Key

Duties & Responsibilities

  • Conduct initial and ongoing psychiatric and physical status based on the presenting symptoms and complaints, establish patient diagnoses, and manage medications for ages 5 through the lifespan in an outpatient setting
  • Documents clients’ medical and psychological histories, physical assessment results, diagnoses, treatment plans, prescriptions, and outcomes for assigned clients
  • Educates clients and family members about mental health and medical conditions, preventive health measures, medications, and treatment plans
  • Collaborates with interdisciplinary team members including psychiatrists, psychologists, dietitians and therapists to develop, implement, and evaluate treatment plans

Qualifications

  • Masters of Science in Nursing, with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis, from an accredited college or university (required)
  • Licensed as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) by the Illinois Board of Nursing (required)
  • Experience working with children ages 5+, adolescents, and adults (required)
  • Three (3) to five (5) years of clinical experience
  • Experience working in higher level of care/hospital setting (required)
  • Experience working with eating disorder populations (preferred)
  • Superior analytical and problem solving abilities
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Requirements

Requires a Master of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric/Mental Health emphasis and licensure as a PMHNP in Illinois. Candidates must have 3-5 years of clinical experience, including work in hospital settings and with diverse age groups.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Problem Solving
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Patient Education
  • Treatment Planning
  • Clinical Documentation
  • Interdisciplinary Collaboration
  • Medication Management
  • Psychiatric Assessment
  • Patient Diagnosis

Posting details

Employment type
Contract
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$100/hr
Location
Vernon Hills, Illinois
Posted
Apr 1, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

SERO MENTAL HEALTH

Sero Mental Health develops and operates high-quality mental health treatment centers nationwide. Our innovative vision is to build best-in-class centers committed to clinical excellence, outcomes-driven approaches, and integrated models across the care continuum. Our Centers:...

Salary listed on 26 jobs
IndustryHospitals and Health Care
TypePrivately Held
Size501-1,000 employees
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Behavioral health positions in Illinois often draw steady interest because employers look for licensed or graduate-prepared candidates who can work in clinical, community, or care-coordination settings. This role is competitive because the required background is specific—either a master’s degree in a human services field or an active Illinois RN license, with behavioral health experience preferred. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your licensure, degree, and setting experience before applying.

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