Illinois | Full-Time - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner – PMHNP – Telehealth Addiction & Mental Health Care

About the role

Affect is transforming behavioral health care by combining mobile technology with counseling and medical services to deliver 100% virtual, evidence-based treatment. Our mission is to break down barriers to care—making treatment more accessible, engaging, and effective for our members.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct initial and follow-up telehealth evaluations
• Provide care for both substance use and mental health conditions
• Prescribe medications as appropriate and respond to member questions
• Complete timely documentation in our EHR (Healthie)
• Collaborate with your care team and participate in scheduled team meetings

Requirements

• Active, unrestricted PMHNP license in Illinois (Medicaid enrollment a plus)
• Active license in your state of residence if different from Illinois
• Minimum of 2 years of experience (addiction or mental health preferred; strong candidates with less experience considered)
• Experience prescribing Suboxone and an active DEA registration
• Willingness to obtain additional state licenses (covered by Affect)
• Strong empathy for individuals facing behavioral health challenges
• Comfort using technology, including EHRs and mobile applications