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Psychiatric Mental Health Positions in Chicago (3)

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Mental Health Provider (Psychiatric PA or PMHNP)

Geode Health

Chicago, IL (West Town)

$130k-$150k/yrHybrid

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PMHNP Nurse Practitioner - Chicago Bucktown

LifeStance Health

Chicago, IL

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PMHNP Nurse Practitioner Chicago Southport

LifeStance Health

Chicago, IL

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Psychiatric Mental Health Tips

  • Verify state APRN licensure and prescriptive authority requirements
  • Keep national certification and CE credits current
  • Compare total compensation — base, incentives, CME, and benefits
  • Ask about caseload, support staffing, and documentation time
  • Confirm collaborative or supervisory agreement requirements in this state

Why Psychiatric Mental Health?

Growing Demand

Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) roles are among the fastest-growing advanced practice positions nationwide.

Practice Variety

Openings span health systems, private groups, and community settings.

Career Mobility

State licensure plus national certification keeps your options open across employers and settings.

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Psychiatric Mental Health Careers in Chicago

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Psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner positions. Verify state APRN licensure and prescriptive authority requirements

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Practice Authority

Illinois has reduced practice authority for NPs.

Growing Demand

Psychiatric Mental Health NP (PMHNP) roles are among the fastest-growing advanced practice positions nationwide.

Practice Variety

Openings span health systems, private groups, and community settings.

Career Mobility

State licensure plus national certification keeps your options open across employers and settings.

Salary & Compensation

Psychiatric Mental Health NPs in Chicago earn $140k annually.

Salary growth

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Local Insights

Chicago at a Glance

Chicago

Population
2,746,388
Cost of Living
108
Median Income
$77k
Behavioral-Health HPSA
Not designated
Metro: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

Market

DemandModerate (45/100)
COL-Adjusted Salary
$130k($140k nom.)
Reduced Practice (Collaborative Agreement Required)
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Top Employers Hiring Now

  • Northwestern Memorial Healthcare13 roles
  • LifeStance Health2 roles
  • One Medical2 roles
  • Geode Health1 role

Employers with open NP roles in Chicago, IL right now — counted across every specialty on this board.

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Psychiatric Mental Health NP Market in Chicago, IL

Behavioral-health NP roles in Chicago span outpatient clinics, telehealth platforms, and integrated care settings, typically paying $120K–$170K. Demand for prescribing behavioral-health clinicians remains strong nationwide. Demand for nurse practitioners in Chicago, IL reflects the area's status as a major metropolitan area within Illinois, where NPs operate under reduced practice authority requiring a collaborative agreement. Regional demand for NPs and the local cost of living near the national average (index 108) shape NP compensation in the Chicago market. Major healthcare employers in the Chicago area include Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and Advocate Aurora, alongside 3 active NP positions listed on this page.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau, Bureau of Labor Statistics, HRSA behavioral-health HPSA designations, AANP State Practice Environment. Job counts and salary averages are computed from live listings on this board.

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Psychiatric Mental Health NP Jobs in Chicago — FAQ

How many psychiatric mental health NP jobs are available in Chicago, IL?

There are currently 3 psychiatric mental health NP positions available in Chicago, IL. New positions are posted regularly as demand for nurse practitioners continues to grow.

What is the average NP salary in Chicago?

The average psychiatric mental health NP salary in Chicago is approximately $140K per year. Adjusted for the local cost of living (index: 108), this equates to about $130K in purchasing power. The typical range for psychiatric mental health positions is $120K-170K.

Does Illinois allow NPs full practice authority?

Illinois has reduced practice (collaborative agreement required) for nurse practitioners. NPs require a collaborative agreement with a physician, but can diagnose and prescribe under that arrangement. Source: AANP State Practice Environment. Verify current rules with the Illinois Board of Nursing before accepting a role.

Is Chicago a good place for NP careers?

Chicago has growing demand for nurse practitioners. With a population of 2,746,388 and part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, Chicago offers access to major health systems including Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Advocate Aurora.

What qualifications do I need for psychiatric mental health NP jobs in Chicago?

To work as an NP in Chicago, IL, you need: (1) a master's or doctoral degree from an accredited nurse practitioner program, (2) national board certification through AANP or ANCC on the population track that matches the role, (3) an active RN and APRN license in Illinois, and (4) DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances. Psychiatric Mental Health positions may have additional requirements specific to the employer and setting.