Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PRN - Contractor)

General responsibilities

• Demonstrate positive service outcomes and stakeholder satisfaction.
• Support and contribute to FS’s quality and performance improvement initiatives.
• Foster and maintain strong relationships with community service providers.
• Promote a collaborative and team-oriented workplace culture.
• Participate in employee surveys to enhance teamwork and organizational development.

Minimum qualifications

Licensure & education

• Active and unrestricted clinical licensure as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (NP) in the state of Illinois.
• Certification: Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC).
• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Nursing and a Master’s degree in Psychiatric or Mental Health Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Credentialing: Candidates with an active Illinois Medicaid Number are highly preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong understanding of social determinants of mental health.
• Ability to assess, diagnose, and treat psychiatric conditions effectively.
• Compassionate and sensitive approach with excellent problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
• Proficiency in electronic medical records (EMR), data entry, and medical software applications.
• Ability to operate and work effectively with medical equipment.

Additional requirements

• Certification in Verbal/Physical De-escalation and participation in required FS professional development training.
• Valid Driver’s License and successful completion of background checks, corporate compliance checks, and employment drug screening.

Equal opportunity & accommodations

FSOIL is committed to providing reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). We adhere to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, the Illinois Civil Rights Act, and all applicable employment regulations. FSOIL is an equal opportunity employer.