Inpatient PMHNP Jobs in Illinois

Last Updated: March 2026 | Hospital & acute care psychiatric positions in Illinois

Discover 10 inpatient psychiatric nurse practitioner positions in Illinois

10
Inpatient Positions
$239k
Avg. Salary
8
Hiring Organizations

Why Choose Inpatient PMHNP Work in Illinois?

Higher Base Pay

Inpatient PMHNPs earn $140K-$200K+ due to the demanding nature of acute psychiatric care.

Structured Environment

Hospital settings offer built-in support teams, protocols, and multidisciplinary care teams.

Defined Schedules

Many inpatient roles offer shift-based schedules (7-on/7-off, 3x12s) with no after-hours calls.

All Inpatient Positions in Illinois (10)

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Advanced Practice Professional, NP or PA, Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Park Ridge - Full Time

$59-$89/hr
Direct Apply

Advocate Health

Advocate Children's Hospital - Park Ridge - 1675 Dempster St
Full-TimeIn-Person

Department: 03460 AMG Park Ridge 1675 Dempster POB - Pediatrics: Psychiatry Status: Full time Benefits Eligible: Yes Hours Per Week: 40 Schedule Details/Additional Information: Enjoy a predictable weekday schedule with no nights, weekends, holidays, or on-call: • Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM – 5:...

Posted 5 days ago

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Remote Psychiatrist (MD/DO) - Illinois

$300k - $350k/year
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Talkiatry

Illinois
Part-TimeRemote

Talkiatry is a clinician-led, virtual psychiatry practice built to combine the stability of a hospital practice with the clinical autonomy of private practice. This role is designed for psychiatrists who want: • Predictable, W-2 compensation and benefits • Flexible scheduling, control over their ...

Posted on Feb 7, 2026

Staff Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Illinois

$180k/yr
Direct Apply

Talkiatry

Chicago, Illinois
Full-TimeRemote

Talkiatry is a clinician-led, virtual psychiatry practice built to combine the stability of a hospital practice with the clinical autonomy of private practice. This role is designed for experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs) who want: • Predictable, W-2 compensation and ...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

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Compass Health Center

Chicago, Illinois, United States
Full-TimeIn-Person

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles...

Posted 3 days ago

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

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Hartgrove Behavioral Health System

Chicago, Illinois
Full-Time

Hartgrove Behavioral Health System and Garfield Park Hospital are seeking a full-time Advanced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to work between locations, treating children, adolescents, and adults. This is an exciting opportunity to be part of a stable and growing behavioral health system in the Chic...

Posted 3 weeks ago

Inpatient PMHNP position in NW Illinois

GO Staffing

Illinois
Full-Time

New opportunity to join a growing team in NW Indiana. Inpatient PMHNP candidate needed for a perm role - Mon-Fri 8-5 typically or until you get done. Call is 1 day a week Mon-Fri and every 4th weekend. Busy unit as this is the only inpatient unit in the area. Unit is increasing number of beds over t...

Posted on Feb 8, 2026

Psychiatric - Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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Universal Health Services

Forest Park, IL

Riveredge Hospital is the largest free-standing psychiatric hospital in the state of Illinois, with of inpatient and outpatient behavioral health services for children, adolescents and state. The multidisciplinary teams of mental health professionals provide .

Posted yesterday

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mental health services professional

beBeeMentalHealthNurse

Harvard, Illinois
Full-Time

Job Opportunity A leading healthcare provider in the northern region of Illinois is seeking a highly skilled Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join their team at an outpatient facility. • The ideal candidate will be located approximately 45 minutes northeast of Rockford, IL. The successful appli...

Posted 3 weeks ago

PMHNP Outpatient opening in Northern Illinois, near Wisconsin Border

GO Staffing

Harvard, Illinois
Full-Time

A great group in Northern Illinois has a PMHNP opening for their outpatient facility. • Located 45 minutes NE of Rockford, IL • Must be Board-Certified PMHNP • Seeking candidates with over 1 year of PMHNP experience • Full-time 30-40 hours per week, Monday - Friday • On-call - Limited, emergencies •...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatry / Illinois / Permanent / Psych NP

Hayman Daugherty Associates

Illinois
Full-Time

Psychiatry NP in Western Illinois A large health system just 2 hours north of St. Louis is seeking a Nurse Practitioner certified in psychiatry. The hospital has the largest behavioral medicine service in the region, including adolescent and adult inpatient units. Responsibilities will include inpat...

Posted on Feb 10, 2026

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Top Employers in Illinois

  • Talkiatry2 jobs
  • GO Staffing2 jobs
  • Compass Health Center1 job
  • Hartgrove Behavioral Health System1 job
  • Hayman Daugherty Associates1 job
  • Advocate Health1 job
  • Universal Health Services1 job
  • beBeeMentalHealthNurse1 job

Salary Insights

$239k
Avg. inpatient salary in Illinois

Based on inpatient PMHNP positions with salary data in Illinois.

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Inpatient Tips

  • Get comfortable with crisis intervention and de-escalation
  • Build rapport with multidisciplinary teams
  • Stay current on psychopharmacology for acute conditions
  • Negotiate shift differentials for nights and weekends
  • Consider inpatient fellowships for specialized training

Frequently Asked Questions About Inpatient PMHNP Jobs

There are currently 10 inpatient PMHNP positions available. These include hospital-based psychiatric units, acute care facilities, crisis stabilization centers, and residential treatment programs across the country.