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Part Time Remote Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Fee For Service

Thriveworks · IL · Remote available · $71,000–$102,000 a year · Full time

Posted Sep 30, 2026 · We last checked this listing on Oct 6, 2026

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About your past

What's your experience with AdvancedMD or other electronic health records and e-prescribing?

What they are checking: Whether they can document and prescribe efficiently in the system this role uses.

How do you talk with an adolescent and their parent about starting medication?

What they are checking: Whether they can get informed consent from both and explain risks in plain language.

Tell me about a time you coordinated with a client's therapist about their care.

What they are checking: Whether they work as part of a care team instead of managing medication in isolation.

How do you keep your board certification and Illinois prescriptive authority current?

What they are checking: Whether they take credential upkeep seriously, since they cannot practice without it.

What would you do

This is a part-time remote role at 15 to 20 clinical hours a week. How would you keep continuity for clients when you're not available every day?

What they are checking: Whether they plan for refills, follow-ups and urgent questions on days they are not working.

A client mentions heavy drinking during a visit for depression. We don't treat substance use disorders. What do you do?

What they are checking: Whether they know how to refer out appropriately while still managing safety and the current treatment.

A client gets angry when you decline to raise a benzodiazepine dose. How do you handle the visit?

What they are checking: Whether they can hold a safe prescribing line calmly while keeping the client engaged in care.

About the work

We don't push stimulants, and prescribing decisions are left to you. How do you evaluate an adult who asks for ADHD medication?

What they are checking: Whether they diagnose carefully and screen for misuse risk before prescribing a controlled substance.

How do you decide when a client needs in-person care rather than telemedicine?

What they are checking: Whether they recognize severity cues that make remote-only psychiatric care unsafe.

Walk me through managing a client on an antidepressant who reports no improvement after six weeks.

What they are checking: Whether they know when to adjust dose, switch or augment, and how to check adherence first.

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The full job description

As published by Thriveworks.

Thriveworks is currently seeking Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Illinois. ***Clinicians need to be licensed and living in the state in which they will be practicing.*** Compensation: This is a Fee for Service (W2) position, the range for this position is $71,000-$102,000 per year based on 15-20 clinical hours per week. To maintain safety and best practices for our clinicians and patients via telemedicine, Thriveworks does not push or incentivize the use of stimulant medications; instead, we offer them as an option based on the client’s specific symptoms and diagnosis, with prescribing decisions left to the discretion of the clinician. We do not currently treat substance use disorders, and make every effort to refer out to an in-person provider when symptoms arise that are too severe to be treated via telemedicine only. Thriveworks Nurse Practitioners are expected to provide care to a diverse population of clients with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, ADHD, and more. They work with a broad range of age groups, primarily adults and adolescents, with a future focus on expanding care across the lifespan. Qualifications: • Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certification required • Master's in Nursing with active prescriptive authority required in the state • Understanding of AdvancedMD (AMD) EMR is a plus • Three years of experience is a plus; 1 year of psychiatry practice is required • Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners need to be licensed and live in the state in which they will be practicing • Part-time requires 15 - 20 hours of availability per week • All clinicians are required to complete an in-house training on our ADHD treatment standards, guidelines, and approach, followed by a brief exam. While all new hires are enrolled in the ADHD Clinic and expected to accept and treat ADHD clients, there are no quotas for the number of clients or prescriptions. What We Need: • Make Psychiatric assessments and evaluations of clients in an ongoing telemedicine capacity • Willingness to treat 14 years old and up • Prescribe medication to reduce mental health symptoms, as needed • Create and collaborate with clients on care plans • Complete and/or administer appropriate paperwork and assessment tools for clients • Adhere to Thriveworks' Clinical Practice Guidelines • Consult with Regional Clinic Directors and staff on clients, programs, and services at the various sites What We Give: We are dedicated to taking great care of our employees and empowering them to succeed. This enables them to focus on providing excellent care to our clients. We offer the following benefits: • Fully Remote • Remote Medical Assistants • Guaranteed, bi-weekly pay (no need to wait on reimbursement) • 401K with 3% employer match • Paid orientation and annual pay increases • Flexible scheduling (Sessions are available from 7 am–10 pm, 7 days/week) • Paid orientation, Paid Credentialing, Paid Malpractice Coverage, In-house professional development, including case consultation groups • Annual pay increases and Bonus Opportunities • Schedule Flexibility with No Show Protection and No required on-call • Amazing team culture and clinical support Who we are - about Thriveworks: Thriveworks is a trusted mental health provider with 340+ locations and a nationwide hybrid care model. We serve over 175,000 clients annually through more than 1.7 million sessions, and these numbers continue to grow. As a clinician-founded and clinician-led organization, we offer the tools, support, and community you need to build a fulfilling, long-term career. A career at Thriveworks isn’t just about finding a job that pays the bills. It’s about helping others, joining a community, and learning to thrive both personally and professionally. We believe that the success of our employees is just as important as the success of our organization; they go hand in hand. So, what do you say? Are you interested in joining our team? Apply today . #LI-Remote #LI-MS1 Interested in joining Team Thriveworks? We're thrilled to meet you! With Job scams becoming more and more frequent, here's how to know you're speaking with a real member of our team: • Our recruiters and other team members will only email you from thriveworks@myworkday.com or an @thriveworks.com email address. • Our recruiters and other team members may also contact you via text or phone to schedule an interview. • A google meets interview invitation will be sent via email and will only come from an @thriveworks.com email address. • Our interviews will take place over Google Meet (not Microsoft Teams, Zoom, or any other platform). • We will never ask you to purchase or send us equipment. If you see a scam related to Thriveworks, please report it to infosec@thriveworks.com. You can contact employment@thriveworks.com with any questions or concerns. Thriveworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our people are our most valuable assets. We embrace and encourage differences in age, color, disability, ethnicity, gender identity or expression, national origin, physical and mental ability, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, and other characteristics that make our employees unique. We encourage and welcome diverse candidates to apply for any position you are qualified for to bring your unique perspective to our team. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire. This position is not eligible for employment visa sponsorship, either now or in the future. By clicking Apply, you acknowledge that Thriveworks may contact you regarding your application.

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