Onsite Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant

Job Title: Contract- Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Evaluator

Location: Garfield Counseling Center

Schedule: 3–4 Days Per Week (Part-Time)

Compensation: Hourly (Competitive / Based on Experience)

Reports To: Medical Director / Executive Leadership

About Garfield Counseling Center

Garfield Counseling Center, Inc. is a trusted community-based organization proudly serving Chicago’s West Side for more than 42 years. We provide comprehensive outpatient substance use disorder treatment, including medication-assisted treatment (MAT), detoxification support, dual diagnosis care, individual counseling, group therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT). We proudly serve the communities of Lawndale, Garfield Park, Austin, and surrounding neighborhoods.

Our mission is to create an environment where individuals become self-sufficient, responsible, and productive members of the community through quality treatment, education, prevention, and supportive services for clients and families.

Garfield Counseling Center is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or qualified psychiatric clinician to join our team on a part-time basis (3–4 days per week). This provider will conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, medication management, and treatment planning for individuals receiving substance use and co-occurring mental health services.

This is an excellent opportunity for a mission-driven provider who values community impact, culturally responsive care, and integrated behavioral health treatment.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for new and existing clients

Diagnose mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders

Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with Illinois regulations