Advanced Practice Psychiatry Opening in Morris IL
Updated 10/16/26
Morris, Illinois, United States
Physician Assistant
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MPAS/MHS/MMSc/MPH
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Hospital
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner opening in Illinois
Full time
Morris, IL
100% Outpatient Behavioral Health
About the Position
Monday–Friday | No Hospital Call | $140K+ Base | $10K Annual Loan Repayment
An expanding outpatient Behavioral Health program in Morris, Illinois is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to help build and grow its psychiatric services. The PMHNP will work alongside a newly recruited physician who is dual board-certified in Psychiatry and Family Medicine, as well as Primary Care providers and Behavioral Health professionals. With an established referral network and immediate patient demand, this is an excellent opportunity to help shape a growing outpatient psychiatry program while maintaining a predictable weekday schedule.
Position Highlights
* Full-time, permanent PMHNP opportunity
* 100% outpatient practice
* Adult and adolescent patient population
* Monday–Friday schedule
* No hospital call
* Join a newly developing outpatient Psychiatry program
* Partner closely with a dual board-certified Psychiatry/Family Medicine physician
* Established Primary Care referral network with immediate patient demand
* Supported by an established Integrated Behavioral Health program
* Collaborative Care Model integrating Behavioral Health and Primary Care
* Dedicated clinical and administrative support
* Opportunity to play a significant role in the growth and development of psychiatric services
* Independent, not-for-profit community health system
Clinical Responsibilities
* Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations
* Provide medication management and ongoing psychiatric treatment
* Diagnose and manage a broad range of Behavioral Health conditions
* Care for both adolescent and adult patients
* Develop individualized treatment and follow-up plans
* Monitor medication effectiveness, side effects, and patient progress
* Collaborate with the Psychiatry/Family Medicine physician
* Work closely with Primary Care providers, Behavioral Health care coordinators, therapists, and other clinical professionals
* Coordinate care through an integrated Behavioral Health model
* Help expand access to outpatient psychiatric services throughout the surrounding communities
Compensation & Benefits
* Base compensation starting at $140,000
* Production and quality incentives available from day one
* $10,000 per year in education loan repayment
* PSLF-eligible employer
* Relocation assistance up to $8,000
* $6,000 annual CME and general expense allowance
* 6 weeks of PTO
* Additional CME time
* Medical, dental, and vision insurance
* Life and disability coverage
* 403(b) retirement plan with employer match
* Gym membership
* Annual wellness incentive
* Comprehensive benefits package
Qualifications
* Graduate of an accredited Nurse Practitioner program
* Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
* Current or eligible Illinois APRN licensure
* Comfortable providing outpatient psychiatric care to adolescent and adult patients
* Strong interest in medication management and integrated Behavioral Health
* Excellent communication and multidisciplinary collaboration skills
* Commitment to patient-centered, evidence-based psychiatric care
* Interest in helping develop and grow an outpatient Psychiatry program
About Morris, Illinois
Morris is a welcoming community located along the Illinois River, approximately 55 miles southwest of Chicago, offering an attractive combination of affordability, outdoor recreation, and access to the greater Chicago area.
* Affordable cost of living and family-friendly neighborhoods
* Excellent public and private school options
* Historic downtown with local restaurants, shops, and community events
* Boating, kayaking, golf, camping, and extensive biking and running trails
* Convenient access to the I&M Canal
* Nearby Starved Rock and Matthiessen State Parks
* Easy access to Chicago and surrounding suburbs
* Excellent setting for a PMHNP seeking a 100% outpatient career with no hospital call, strong compensation, substantial PTO, and significant loan repayment benefits
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