Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

About This Role

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 in order for our patients to live freely. We are seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about addressing the current nationwide behavioral health crisis, while working on interdisciplinary treatment teams within an organization that is redefining the standard of comprehensive PHP/IOP care.

You will play a pivotal role in a growing, mission‑driven environment that accommodates provider autonomy to create innovative and individualized treatments for each patient. Our location in Northbrook is our first and largest facility, and consists not only of our widest variety of programs, but also serves as a pilot site for many of our new treatment offerings.
This full‑time role will support our Child and Adolescent programs specifically.

• Perform complete initial psychiatric evaluation on patient to determine diagnosis and develop plan of care including medication prescription if indicated
• Revise, prescribe, and implement therapeutic regimen using an interdisciplinary approach
• Monitor patient progress and provide collaborative treatment and communication with the treatment team
• Provide timely documentation of each encounter with a patient
• Ensure patient/family education regarding clinical condition and relevant aspects of care
• Work in collaboration with treatment team members to ensure quality of care and consideration of services
• Maintain required level of continuing education and preferred development activities
• Use interpersonal and communication skills that enable one to establish and maintain professional relations with patients, families, colleagues and other members of the healthcare team

• Licensed or possess the ability to obtain a license as an Advanced Practiced Nurse in the State of Illinois
• ANCC National Board Certification in Psychiatry – PMHNP Certification
• Prescriptive Authority
• DEA license
• Licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
• DNP or MSN from an accredited Nursing Program
• CPR certified
• Experience with patients in crisis

For eligible positions, our other benefits include comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans; 401(k) program with company matching; generous PTO, including competitive parental leave after one year of employment; and continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities.