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PMHNPjobs in Chicago, IL.

Full-Time PMHNP working in Chicago, IL
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Full-Time psychiatric NP positions in Chicago. Permanent full-time psychiatric NP positions with benefits.

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Full-Time Positions in Chicago (4)

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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) / Physician Assistant (PA) - Correctional Medicine

University of

Chicago, IL

Featured$125k-$140k/yrFull-TimeIn-Person1-2 yrs

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NP / Psychiatry / Illinois / Permanent / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job

FCS -

Chicago, Illinois

$95k/yrFull-TimeIn-Person

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NP / Psychiatry / Illinois / Permanent / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner needed in Chicago Job

Hartgrove Behavioral

Chicago, Illinois

$188k/yrFull-TimeIn-Person

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NP / Psychiatry / Illinois / Permanent / Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Job

Topps Recruiting

Chicago, Illinois

$118k/yrFull-TimeIn-Person

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Full-Time Tips

  • •Negotiate the sign-on bonus, not just the base
  • •Ask about panel size and aim for 14-18 patients per day
  • •Clarify on-call requirements before accepting
  • •Review non-compete clauses carefully
  • •Confirm CME budget and time-off allowance

Why Full-Time?

Comprehensive Benefits

Full health insurance, dental, vision, retirement plans, and PTO, typically 20-30 days off.

Job Security

Stable employment with consistent income, malpractice coverage, and professional development support.

Career Growth

Access to leadership tracks, an annual CME allowance, and promotion opportunities.

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Full-Time Careers in Chicago

Permanent full-time psychiatric NP positions with benefits

Full-Time in Chicago

Permanent full-time psychiatric NP positions with benefits. Negotiate the sign-on bonus, not just the base

Full-Time PMHNP
Full-Time growth

Practice Authority

Illinois has reduced practice authority for NPs.

Comprehensive Benefits

Full health insurance, dental, vision, retirement plans, and PTO, typically 20-30 days off.

Job Security

Stable employment with consistent income, malpractice coverage, and professional development support.

Career Growth

Access to leadership tracks, an annual CME allowance, and promotion opportunities.

Salary & Compensation

Too few full-time employers in Chicago disclose a range for a median to mean anything, so each listing shows its own.

Salary growth

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Local Insights

Chicago at a Glance

Chicago

Population
2,746,388
Cost of Living
108
Median Income
$77k
Shortage
✓ No
Metro: Chicago-Naperville-Elgin

Market

DemandModerate (45/100)

Healthcare

Northwestern MedicineRush University Medical CenterAdvocate AuroraUniversity of Chicago Medicine

Full-Time PMHNP Market in Chicago, IL

Full-time PMHNP positions in Chicago typically offer comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, retirement match, malpractice coverage, and 4 to 6 weeks of PTO) alongside base salaries calibrated to cost of living near the national average. The largest employers hiring on this basis locally include Northwestern Medicine and Rush University Medical Center. Full-Time PMHNP demand in Chicago, IL, reflects the area's status as a major metropolitan area within Illinois, where psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners operate under reduced practice authority requiring a collaborative agreement. Chicago is not currently a federally designated mental health shortage area, but regional psychiatric demand and the local cost of living near the national average (index 108) shape PMHNP compensation in the market. Major healthcare employers in the Chicago area include Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, and Advocate Aurora, alongside 4 active Full-Time PMHNP positions listed on this page.

Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (population), HRSA (Mental Health Professional Shortage Area designation), AANP State Practice Environment (practice authority).

Common Questions

Full-Time PMHNP Jobs in Chicago: FAQ

How many full-time PMHNP jobs are available in Chicago, IL?

There are currently 4 full-time PMHNP positions available in Chicago, IL. New positions are posted regularly as demand for psychiatric nurse practitioners continues to grow.

What do full-time PMHNP jobs in Chicago pay?

Too few full-time employers in Chicago disclose a range for a median to mean anything, so this page does not publish one; each listing shows its advertised pay when the employer includes it. Compensation depends on experience, employer type, and whether the role includes benefits, and Chicago's cost of living index is 108 (national average = 100).

Does Illinois grant PMHNPs full practice authority, and does it apply to full-time roles?

Illinois has reduced practice authority for nurse practitioners, and it applies to full-time positions the same as any other setting. PMHNPs require a collaborative agreement with a physician but can prescribe and diagnose under that arrangement.

Is Chicago a good market for full-time PMHNP work?

Chicago has growing demand for mental health providers. With a population of 2,746,388 and part of the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin metro area, it currently carries 4 full-time openings across employers including Northwestern Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Advocate Aurora.

What qualifications do I need for full-time PMHNP jobs in Chicago?

To work as a PMHNP in Chicago, IL, you need: (1) a Master's or Doctoral degree in psychiatric-mental health nursing, (2) national certification as a PMHNP (ANCC-certified), (3) an active RN and APRN license in Illinois, and (4) DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances. Full-Time positions may carry additional requirements specific to the employer and setting.