Company Description

PsycWard Counseling & Psychiatry is a trusted mental health practice based in Naperville, Illinois, offering both in-person care to the local community and telehealth services across the state. Our mission is to provide expert, compassionate, and culturally responsive care, meeting individuals where they are.

Our diverse team brings an average of more than 15 years of professional experience per provider, ensuring informed support for various therapeutic and psychiatric needs. With a multicultural and multilingual staff, we serve individuals of all ages and backgrounds with empathy and tailored approaches.

Role Description

This is a 1099 contract role for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant, based in Naperville, IL with hybrid work-from-home flexibility. The practitioner will be responsible for providing comprehensive mental health care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and therapeutic interventions. Day-to-day tasks include meeting with patients in-person and via telehealth, developing personalized care plans, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic care.

We are an excellent fit for providers who are looking for work in addition to an already established role with another provider, or who seek a contract arrangement with less than full-time hours.

We offer a very generous percentage-based reimbursement model with fast turnaround for billing and provider payment. Our offices are modern, updated, and comfortably furnished. We offer our team members "plug and play" technology - you bring your laptop, everything else is provided. Our offices include provided snacks and beverages for team members.

Qualifications

• Mental Health Nursing, Psychiatric Care, Mental Health Care skills
• Experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician's Assistant
• Strong nursing and psychiatric medication skills and knowledge
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively
• Valid state licensure as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant
• Valid DEA and IL Controlled Substance licenses
• Experience or interest in working with diverse populations
• PMHNP with independent practice is preferred but not required