Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Illinois
About The Position
Backpack Healthcare is seeking a compassionate and clinically strong Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) for a part-time, remote telehealth position serving children, teens, and young adults in Illinois. This role offers flexibility in scheduling while ensuring collaboration and support within an integrated care team. Backpack Healthcare is a clinician-led, minority-owned organization dedicated to providing accessible mental health care. The position is ideal for those looking to supplement an existing role, balance family commitments, or expand their telehealth practice, offering meaningful clinical work and earning opportunities.
Requirements
- Active, unrestricted Illinois PMHNP license.
- PMHNP-BC board certification.
- Active DEA license.
- Master's or doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program.
- Experience with, or a strong interest in, working with children, adolescents, and families.
- Comfort working independently in a telehealth environment.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and genuine empathy.
- New graduates are welcome to apply.
Nice To Haves
- Multi-state or compact licensure preferred.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults through telehealth, focusing on evidence-based, family-centered treatment.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop diagnostic formulations.
- Create individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and families.
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring effectiveness, safety, and clinical progress.
- Provide brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management.
- Collaborate with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators through regular case consultation.
- Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in the EHR.
- Educate patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and expected outcomes.
- Offer afternoon, evening, and weekend availability to accommodate family schedules.
Benefits
- 401(k) with company match
- PTO based on employment status
- CEU reimbursement
- Clinical mentorship and case consultation
- Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical team
- 100% remote telehealth practice
- $100 per completed psychiatric intake
- $40 per completed follow-up session
- Monthly bonus potential based on eligible clinical and performance metrics
- Opportunities for professional growth and increased earning potential
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
