A Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner provides mental health and nursing care to patients with psychiatric disorders, medical organic brain disorders or substance abuse problems. Diagnoses mental illness, develops treatment plans and prescribes medications. Teaches patient's family about the patient's condition. Works at hospitals with dedicated mental health unit, fully dedicated psychiatric hospital or in independent practice working from nursing homes and physicians' offices.
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) — Dual Certification Preferred Innovative Women's Healthcare, PLLC | Maryville, IL (with occasional day in Litchfield, IL) | Full-time | Onsite About Us Innovative Women's Healthcare, PLLC is a growing multi-provider practice specializing in women's mental health, perimenopause and menopause management, gynecological care, medical weight loss, and Spravato (esketamine) treatment. We're looking for a dynamic Nurse Practitioner to join our team, based primarily in Maryville, IL, with occasional coverage at our Litchfield location. Position Overview We are seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Dual certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP-BC) or Women's Health Nurse Practitioner (WHNP-BC) is strongly preferred, though not required. Candidates with this dual scope are able to provide truly integrated care — managing psychiatric medication management alongside primary/women's health needs such as hormone therapy, weight management, and general gynecological care. Responsibilities Provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management across the lifespan, with an emphasis on women's mental health and perimenopausal populations Deliver integrated primary care or women's health services within scope of
FNP/WHNP
certification, if applicable (e.g., hormone therapy management, GLP-1/weight loss care, routine gynecological visits) Administer and monitor Spravato (esketamine) treatment per REMS protocol Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team including psychiatric and medical support staff Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation Participate in practice growth initiatives and quality improvement efforts Schedule Primarily based in our Maryville, IL office, with occasional coverage (approximately one day per week or as needed) at our Litchfield, IL location. Qualifications Active, unrestricted APRN license in the State of Illinois (or eligibility to obtain) Board certification as a
PMHNP-BC
required Dual board certification as FNP-BC or WHNP-BC preferred, not required DEA registration (or ability to obtain) Experience with psychiatric medication management; women's health or primary care experience a plus Reliable transportation for occasional travel between practice locations Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, patient-centered approach to care Compensation & Benefits Competitive compensation, commensurate with experience PTO, malpractice coverage, andIRA Match Supportive, growth-oriented practice culture in a well-established multi-service women's health practice To Apply Please submit your resume and a brief cover letter describing your certifications and areas of clinical interest to tamara.young@innovativewomenshealthcare.net.
