Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Quick Summary
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree from an accredited school/college.
Responsibilities
~1 min read- →Conducts comprehensive psychiatric evaluations; prescribes psychiatric medications as indicated; orders and interprets laboratory studies as indicated; provides psychiatric follow-up care.
- →Follows SW policies and procedures consistent with state mental health statues, ethical guidelines, best practices, HIPAA, and FERPA.
- →Maintains a collaborative consultation relationship with and reports to the SW Chief Psychiatrist.
- →Maintains accurate and timely documentation for all clinical interactions and consultations.
- →Participates in routine workday call rotation.
- →Provides formal and informal consultation to MHS clinical staff and trainees.
- →Attends and participates in multi-disciplinary case conferences and psychiatric staff meetings.
- →Provides campus-based services and consultation to internal and external constituents, which may necessitate being on campus in the evening or over the weekend.
- →Participates in MHS peer review and quality improvement activities.
- →Serves on MHS committees as assigned.
- →Actively pursues required knowledge and skills for professional development.
- →Has a solid understanding about drug regimens and possible side effects or interactions with other substances such as food supplements, over-the-counter (OTC) medications, or herbal remedies.
- →Analyzes test data or images to inform diagnosis or treatment.
- →Performs other related work as needed.
Requirements
~1 min read- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in nursing (or equivalent, if license received prior to July 1, 2001) from an accredited school/college of nursing.
- Master’s degree or higher from an accredited school of nursing appropriate as a Nurse Practitioner and certified in area of specialty.
- Two years of clinical experience in area of specialty.
- Experience in a university counseling center or with young adults treating mood, anxiety, and adjustment disorders, and providing couple’s counseling and crisis management.
FLSA Status
Pay Range
The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
What We Offer
~1 min readThe University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
The University of Chicago is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or expression, national or ethnic origin, shared ancestry, age, status as an individual with a disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or other protected classes under the law. For additional information please see the University's Notice of Nondiscrimination.
Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
All offers of employment are contingent upon a background check that includes a review of conviction history. A conviction does not automatically preclude University employment. Rather, the University considers conviction information on a case-by-case basis and assesses the nature of the offense, the circumstances surrounding it, the proximity in time of the conviction, and its relevance to the position.
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Location & Eligibility
About this job
- Who can apply
- United States
- Posted
- 8 days ago
Listing Details
- First seen
- October 8, 2026
- Last seen
- October 15, 2026
Posting Health
- Days active
- 7
- Repost count
- 0
- Trust Level
- 28%
- Scored at
- October 16, 2026
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