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Mental Health Provider (Psychiatric PA or NP) - Algonquin, IL

Geode Health · Algonquin, IL · Full time

Posted Dec 19, 2025 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

Tell me about a time you worked with a therapist to coordinate care for a shared patient.

What they are checking: Collaboration within a group practice that offers both prescribers and therapists.

How do you build a caseload when you're new to a market like Naperville?

What they are checking: Patience and engagement with the practice's growth, since the posting expects more in-person time early on.

Why are you interested in an outpatient practice focused on making care more accessible and affordable?

What they are checking: Fit with Geode's mission and outpatient-only care, versus inpatient or hospital work.

What would you do

Most providers work three days onsite and two by telehealth. How do you adjust your approach for telehealth visits?

What they are checking: Comfort with a hybrid schedule and safety planning when the patient isn't in the room.

A patient asks for a benzodiazepine refill early and says they lost the bottle. What do you do?

What they are checking: Handling controlled substances safely while staying nonjudgmental with the patient.

There's no on-call, but a patient messages after hours saying they're thinking of hurting themselves. What happens?

What they are checking: Knowing how crisis support and safety planning work even with after-hours coverage handled by others.

About the work

Walk me through how you run an initial psychiatric evaluation in a sixty-minute slot.

What they are checking: Efficiency and thoroughness in outpatient intake, which shapes the whole treatment plan.

How do you decide between starting a medication and recommending therapy first?

What they are checking: Clinical judgment for a provider who offers both medication management and supportive psychotherapy.

A patient with depression has tried two SSRIs without success. What do you consider next?

What they are checking: Evidence-based thinking about augmentation, switching classes and screening for bipolar disorder.

How do you monitor patients on lithium or antipsychotics?

What they are checking: Safe lab and metabolic monitoring for higher-risk medications.

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The full job description

As published by Geode Health.

Geode Health is a rapidly growing, national provider of outpatient mental health services. Our Mission is to “Transform mental health by making it more accessible, affordable and effective”. We are looking for passionate Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners for both full and part time roles.  The ideal candidate will be motivated by joining a quickly growing organization, and excited to help us improve the care experience for patients and providers.  Applicants must be Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certified, licensed to practice, and have experience working with adult and/or child and adolescent populations. Key Responsibilities: • Provide psychiatric care, including evaluations, follow-ups, and urgent and emergent consultations to individuals with mental health needs • D ocument and navigate EHR independently • M aintain strict client confidentiality • Participate in the creation of an individualized treatment plan after discussing the case with the mental health care team, collecting and reviewing psychosocial data, medical history, nursing assessment, and other pertinent information • Evaluate patients for the need for a higher level of care, including hospitalization • Provide patient education, specifically around issues related to medications and treatment adherence, and aftercare services • Work closely with Supervising physician to ensure improved patient outcomes and high-quality care • Diagnose and treat patients from different backgrounds /diverse backgrounds in a respectful manner • Document and navigate EHR independently and in a timely manner . • Work collaboratively with clinical leadership, billing, and compliance to ensure accurate and appropriate documentation . Qualifications : • Must hold current license/registration to practice • Excellent verbal and written communication skills • Must have the ability to exercise sound judgment and discretion • Ability to maintain highly confidential information Working Conditions: • Standard office environment with occasional travel to client locations. • May involve evening or weekend hours to accommodate client schedules. • Potential exposure to stressful situations and emergency scenarios. Physical Requirements: • Ability to sit for 3-4 h our s at a time between patient care and documentation. • F ine finger coordination required for typing, pressing objects such as utilizing laptop/mouse for documentation purposes • Ability to speak clearly with patients and team members so others can understand. • Ability to hear and understand others when speaking • Ability to view computer screen monitor, small objects few feet away • Ability to act and move quickly in emergency situations involving patient care At Geode Health, we offer: • Competitive compensation • Flexible schedule • In-person and virtual patient visits • Comprehensive admin support (front office, accounting, finance, payroll, HR, etc) • Professional development opportunities • Clinical community, support, and leadership • Medical, dental and vision benefits • Life insurance • Short and long-term disability • Paid vacation and holidays • Matching 401k plan • State of the art technology Why work for Geode Health? At Geode Health, we take our commitment to patients and providers seriously. We focus every day on how to help patients across the United States get the best possible mental health care available. To achieve this, we focus on ensuring our providers have unmatched support and resources so that they can focus on providing great care. We are backed by KKR, a leading private equity firm with the experience and mission alignment to truly make an impact. Joining Geode Health will put you on the front-end of a rapidly growing movement to increase access and improve outcomes for mental health patients and providers across the nation. To learn more, visit us as www.geodehealth.com Geode Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect and seek to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of our workforce. Estimated earnings : $130,000.00-$150,000.00

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