Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner- Illinois
- Hiring from
- United States
- Work type
- Remote
- Posted
- Sep 23, 2026
๐ง Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) โ Part-Time ๐ Remote | Active Illinois PMHNP License Required ๐ Make an Impact. Practice with Flexibility. Grow With Us. Backpack Healthcare is growing our Illinois clinical team! We're looking for a compassionate, clinically strong PMHNP who wants the flexibility of part-time telehealth practice without giving up the collaboration and support that make great clinical care possible. Backpack Healthcare provides accessible mental health care to children, teens, and young adults through telehealth. We're clinician-led and minority-owned, and our PMHNPs don't work in isolation. You'll be part of an integrated care team alongside therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators , all working together to support the same child and family. Whether you're supplementing an existing role, balancing family commitments, or expanding your telehealth practice, this role is designed to give you flexibility while keeping the clinical work meaningful. ๐ฐ Compensation + Monthly Bonus Potential We believe clinicians should be rewarded for the important work they do. Our PMHNP compensation includes: ๐ต $100 per completed psychiatric intake ๐ต $40 per completed follow-up session ๐ฐ Monthly bonus potential based on eligible clinical and performance metrics ๐ Opportunities for professional growth and increased earning potential as Backpack continues to expand Additional Benefits ๐ผ 401(k) with company match ๐ด PTO based on employment status ๐ CEU reimbursement ๐ Clinical mentorship and case consultation ๐ค Collaborative interdisciplinary clinical team ๐ก 100% remote telehealth practice Build a schedule that works for your life while creating meaningful earning opportunities and making a difference for kids and families. ๐ What You'll Do You'll provide comprehensive psychiatric care to children, teens, and young adults through telehealth, with a focus on evidence-based, family-centered treatment. Afternoon, evening, and weekend availability is required โthat's when families are most available for care. Your day-to-day will include: ๐ฉบ Conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and developing diagnostic formulations ๐ Creating individualized treatment plans in partnership with patients and families ๐ Prescribing and managing psychotropic medications while monitoring effectiveness, safety, and clinical progress ๐ฌ Providing brief supportive interventions and psychoeducation alongside medication management ๐ค Collaborating with therapists, psychiatrists, and care coordinators through regular case consultation ๐ Maintaining accurate, timely clinical documentation in our EHR ๐จโ๐ฉโ๐ง Educating patients and families about diagnoses, medications, treatment options, and expected outcomes โ What We're Looking For We're seeking a PMHNP who has: โ๏ธ An active, unrestricted Illinois PMHNP license Multi-state or compact licensure preferred โ๏ธ PMHNP-BC board certification โ๏ธ An active DEA license โ๏ธ A master's or doctoral degree from an accredited PMHNP program โ๏ธ Experience withโor a strong interest inโworking with children, adolescents, and families โ๏ธ Comfort working independently in a telehealth environment โ๏ธ Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and genuine empathy โญ New graduates are welcome to apply! ๐ Why Backpack Healthcare? Since 2020, we've served 12,000+ kids and families , and 78% of families report that their child is doing better after three months. We built Backpack because the traditional mental healthcare model wasn't workingโfor kids, families, or the clinicians trying to help them. We're creating a different kind of clinical environment: one where providers have flexibility, support, meaningful collaboration, and room to grow. When clinicians thrive, kids thrive. That's not a tagline. It's how we build. Ready to Join Us? If you're an Illinois PMHNP looking for flexible part-time telehealth work, transparent per-session compensation, monthly bonus potential, and a collaborative clinical team , we'd love to hear from you. Bring your clinical expertise. We'll bring the support, referrals, and opportunity to grow. ๐๐ Apply today and help us build healthier futuresโone child, one family, and one community at a time. Backpack Healthcare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity in age, background, identity, and experienceโand we mean it.