Outpatient Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital
Summary
As an Outpatient NP at our hospital, you will work in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive psychiatric care to our patients. You will coordinate decision-making with the psychiatrist, perform clinical assessments, and develop treatment plans. Our team includes psychiatrists, registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, mental health technicians, social workers, therapists, and educators. We are looking for someone who can establish empathy and a person-centered approach to patients, recognize their own limitations, and respond to difficult situations with skill and professionalism.
Job description
Nurse Practitioners are responsible for:
- Conducting follow-up visits after initial assessments.
- Participating in weekly staffing and family sessions.
- Prescribing pharmacologic interventions as necessary.
- Reviewing laboratory and diagnostic test results.
- Consulting with attending psychiatrists and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to perform clinical assessments, adhering to psychiatric and medical nursing procedures.
- Communicating with patients, families, and others to obtain required information.
Your Experience Matters What we're looking for:
- Education & Licensure: Completion of a Master's Program (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) from an accredited nursing school. Current licensure as a Registered Nurse and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois.
- Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred.
Requirements
- Completion of a Master's Program (Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner) from an accredited nursing school
- Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois
- Current licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in the State of Illinois
- Minimum of three (3) years of clinical experience in a psychiatric setting preferred
Company overview
Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital is a specialized acute care behavioral health facility located in New Lenox, Illinois, serving the greater Chicago metropolitan area. Established as a joint venture between Silver Cross Hospital and US HealthVest, this 112-bed hospital provides comprehensive mental health and substance use disorder treatment services. The facility offers a full continuum of evidence-based care including inpatient, day hospital, and intensive outpatient programs for adolescents, adults, and senior adults. Specializing in treating conditions such as severe depression, debilitating anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, and suicidal ideation, Silver Oaks employs licensed psychiatrists, nurses, therapists, and technicians dedicated to providing exceptional therapeutic care. The hospital operates 24/7 with free mental health screenings and accepts patients across all age groups, with specialized programming designed to meet community-identified needs. As the newest facility of its kind in Illinois, Silver Oaks Behavioral Hospital combines modern safety features with compassionate care in a comfortable environment designed to promote healing and recovery.