Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Tailwinds Psychology is a growing group mental wellness practice serving individuals and families throughout the western suburbs of Chicago. Our mission is to provide responsive, high-quality, and evidence-based psychological and psychiatric care with a team-oriented and values-driven approach. We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) to join our team and help us meet the rising demand for psychiatric services in our community.

Position Summary

We are hiring part-time PMHNPs to provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management services for patients across the lifespan. The PMHNP will work in close collaboration with our therapy and testing teams, ensuring patients receive coordinated and compassionate care. Part-time PMHNPs have full flexibility in setting their hours and caseload with robust administrative support, including scheduling, billing, credentialing, AI-enabled automated documentation (with patient consent), and marketing, so they can focus on patient care.

Hybrid and remote work options and flexible scheduling available. No on-call availability required.

Compensation

Part-time counseling PMHNPs are compensated per billable clinical hour — that is, the time billed to the patient or insurance provider. Compensation is based on license type, licensure status, and tenure with the practice.

Compensation Structure

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner:

  • Year 1: 60% of revenue billed per billable hour
  • Year 2: 65%
  • Year 4+: 70%

Hiring Bonus

At Tailwinds, we respect and defend the legal right of patients to choose their mental healthcare provider, including the decision to follow their PMHNP to a new practice. All new clinical hires who bring a caseload with them are eligible to receive a one-time bonus of $50 per established patient.

Professional Autonomy

Tailwinds respects and affirms the ability of fully licensed psychiatric providers to provide high-quality psychiatric services and treatment according to their training and style. That’s why we include a professional autonomy clause in each of our contracts in which we legally commit to NEVER micromanage our psychiatric providers’ approach to psychiatry, patient communication, or documentation.

No Non-Competes

At Tailwinds, we believe psychiatric providers should control their careers, and patients should control their care. Contracts that force departing psychiatric providers to practice beyond a certain “radius” restrict access to mental wellness for local patients who wish to continue to work with their provider, many of whom belong to protected patient populations such as veterans and first responders. When it comes to mental healthcare, non-compete clauses aren’t just unethical; they’re illegal and unenforceable under Illinois law.

Tailwinds prides itself on the value it creates for patients and isn’t afraid of healthy competition. That’s why we don’t include non-compete clauses in any of our contracts.

Scheduling & Expectations

  • Part-time PMHNPs are expected to maintain a caseload of at least 20 patient hours/week
  • Flexible scheduling: set your own hours and workdays, including remote/telehealth hours
  • Hybrid work model available (telehealth and/or in-office)
  • Minimal required meetings

What We Provide

  • EMR system, scheduling, billing services, credentialing, AI-enabled automated documentation (with client consent), and full administrative support
  • Furnished office space
  • Supportive team culture with regular consultation
  • No non-compete clauses in contract
  • EMR system, scheduling, billing services, credentialing, AI-enabled automated documentation (with client consent), and full administrative support
  • Furnished office space
  • Supportive team culture with regular consultation and optional peer supervision
  • Monthly professional directory (Psychology Today, GoodTherapy, TherapyDen) listing reimbursement
  • No non-compete clauses in contract

Qualifications

  • Active and unrestricted Illinois APRN license with PMHNP certification
  • Active Illinois Controlled Substance License and DEA registration
  • Minimum 1 year of clinical experience preferred (new graduates with strong training considered)
  • Commitment to ethical, patient-centered practice 
  • Strong clinical skills and a passion for delivering high-quality care
  • Minimum commitment of 20 patient hours/week
  • A desire to work in a collaborative, mission-driven environment
  • Weekend and/or evening availability preferred but not required