Centurion Health·Lincoln, Illinois
The Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner provides mental health assessments, diagnoses, and treatments for patients within a correctional facility. They work under the clinical direction of a psychiatrist and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team.
Candidates must have at least 24 months of full-time experience as a Psych NP and hold an active, unrestricted IL APRN license and DEA. Ability to pass background screening and credentialing is required.
Market context
Mental health nurse practitioners are often in demand in Illinois because behavioral health teams need clinicians who can manage medication, assess risk, and support ongoing psychiatric care. These roles are competitive when employers want recent Psych NP experience, an active unrestricted Illinois APRN license, and DEA registration. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your credentialing documents and background-screening readiness before applying.