Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Job Title: Contract- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Evaluator

Location: Garfield Counseling Center

Schedule: 3–4 Days Per Week (Part-Time)

Compensation: Hourly (Competitive / Based on Experience)

Reports To: Medical Director / Executive Leadership

About Garfield Counseling Center

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. is a trusted community-based organization proudly serving Chicago’s West Side for more than 42 years. We provide comprehensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), detoxification support, dual diagnosis care, individual counseling, group therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). We proudly serve the communities of Lawndale, Garfield Park, Austin, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Our mission is to create an environment where individuals become self-sufficient, responsible, and productive members of the community through quality treatment, education, prevention, and supportive services for clients and families.

Position Summary

Garfield Counseling Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or qualified psychiatric clinician to join our team on a part-time basis (3–4 days per week). This provider will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, medication management, and treatment planning for individuals receiving substance use and co-occurring mental health services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-driven provider who values community impact, culturally responsive care, and integrated behavioral health treatment.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new and existing clients
• Diagnose mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with Illinois regulations
• Develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with counseling and MAT teams
• Monitor client progress, medication adherence, and symptom stabilization
• Maintain timely and accurate clinical documentation in the EHR
• Coordinate care with counselors, case managers, nurses, and medical staff
• Participate in treatment team meetings and quality improvement efforts
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards

Qualifications

• 
  Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in Illinois or qualified psychiatric provider eligible to practice in Illinois
• DEA registration and prescriptive authority preferred
• Experience working in addiction medicine, MAT, community mental health, or dual diagnosis settings strongly preferred
• Knowledge of trauma-informed care and culturally responsive practice
• Strong communication and team collaboration skills
• Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply

Why Join Us

• Make a direct impact in underserved Chicago communities
• Flexible part-time schedule
• Mission-driven and collaborative team environment
• Integrated dual diagnosis and MAT treatment model
• Opportunity to grow with a respected 42-year community organization

To Apply

Please submit your resume, Illinois license information, and brief cover letter describing your experience in psychiatric and substance use treatment settings to [email protected].