Flex Advanced Practice Nurse

Salary: $57.68 Hourly
Location : Addictions Treatment & Crisis Care Program Building - Waukegan, IL
Job Type: Flex/PRN
Job Number: 15452
Department: Health Department
Division: Physical Health / Healthcare Operations
Opening Date: 01/28/2026
Salary Grade: Ungraded


General Description
The Advance Practice Nurse is a valuable member of our Behavioral Health/Addiction Treatment team who provides direct medical clinical care of residential clients including: ordering of lab tests, completing physicals, counseling of patients, developing treatment plans and prescribing medication and MAR within the scope of their education and certification of the collaborative agreement with their collaborating physician. Follows protocols and policies within the program. Works primarily with residential clients receiving substance use rehab and withdrawal management as well as crisis services.


To be successful in this role, we are looking for someone:

• Who understands the dynamics of mental health and provides healing methods.
• Compassionate and patient.
• Understands the various measures of psychosis and treatment processes.
• Support the road to recovery by being a positive professional example.

Schedule: Based on the needs of the clinic

• Flex employees must work a minimum of 80 hours per calendar year; and be available to work one (1) fixed or floating holiday each year, if needed.

Essential Functions

• Collaborative agreement with appropriate physician, if not certified for independent practice in Illinois
• Evaluates clients regarding their treatment needs related to addictions and withdrawal management, manages medical aspects of addictions and withdrawal management, and prescribes medication when appropriate.
• Performs addictions-related psychiatric or medical evaluations, as requested by other staff members, for purposes of diagnosis and for treatment planning.
• Conducts crisis intervention/evaluation/referral to persons who present themselves at the program.
• Consults with staff regarding clients not necessarily seen directly by the physician. This will include, but is not limited to, cases in which medical or psychiatric supervision is necessary for insurance purposes.
• Facilitates with clients and collaborates with the treatment team to develop, review and update treatment goals and referrals both internally and externally.
• Provides education and direction to clients, family members and/or significant others.
• Takes responsibility for training in and documenting clinical chart requirements to meet program and state standards.

Addiction Treatment Program (ATP) residential care specific responsibilities:

• Medical screening of all potential ATP client candidates, as well as Crisis Care Program (CCP).
• History and Physical Exams of all ATP withdrawal management ("Detox") and rehabilitation clients, and of CCP clients as needed
• Medical treatment for ATP withdrawal management clients, including prescribing medication and monitoring progress.
• Medical addiction treatment for ATP rehabilitation clients when appropriate, including prescribing Medication Assisted Recovery (MAR)
• Medical care of ATP and CCP clients in a residential setting.
• Coordinating care with ATP nurses and counselors, and with CCP staff when needed.
• Coordination with ATP and CCP psychiatric care providers.

Knowledge Skills Abilities and Education Required

• Graduation prior to start date from a Master's or Doctoral Degree in Nursing from a
• Family Nurse Practitioner FNP program accredited by either the CCNE or the ACEN, or
• Adult Nurse Practitioner (ANP) program accredited by either the CCNE or the ACEN
• (1) one year of experience providing medication-assisted recovery (MAR) half-time, or equivalent preferred

Certification and Licensure
Initial and continuing certification as a:

• FNP by the ANCC, the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners National Certification Board (AANPCB) or other national certifying body as required by state law, or
• ANP by the ANCC, or other national certifying body as required by state law.
• Current active and unrestricted license from the State of Illinois as an Advanced Practice Nurse; or a letter from the Illinois Department of Professional Regulation stating that the application for licensure endorsement has been approved, with receipt of Illinois license following within six months of initial application date for endorsement
• Current active and unrestricted Controlled Substance Registration (CSR) from the State of Illinois
• Registration with the Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
• CARA Act waiver from the DEA.

Supplemental Information
As the largest human service provider in Lake County, we believe that services must be available without barriers. No residents are turned away due to the inability to pay. We believe in providing services in an environment of mutual respect, free of discrimination or bias. Whether assuring accessible and effective care, impacting policy, or assessing and monitoring risks, the Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center has been an essential part of the public health system in Lake County for 60 years. We are looking for passionate, qualified team members who can help make a difference in our agency and, most importantly, in our community.

Additional information about the Lake County Health Department, our culture, and why you should join our team can be found at

At this time, you must live in Illinois or Wisconsin to be eligible to work at Lake County Health Department. You can find our salary grades at For unionized positions, a list of our collective bargaining agreements can be found here:

Any offer of employment is conditioned on the successful completion of a background screening, drug and alcohol testing and may include a pre-employment medical exam.

The Lake County Health Department and Community Health Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other protected characteristics.
Here at the Health Department, we are proud to employ a diverse workforce of dedicated individuals focused on promoting the health and well-being of all who live, work, and play in Lake County. We are committed to cultivating an inclusive culture that values diversity of thought and collaboration, enabling each employee to perform at their maximum potential and to more effectively work with clients, patients, and employees. We offer:

• Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
• Paid Time Off to support work-life balance
• IMRF Pension and 457 retirement plans
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement

You can find more details on our benefits on our website at
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Are you an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse in the State of Illinois?

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Have you, as a Provider, ever opted out of the Medicare program?

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Do you have experience with behavioral health treatment planning and mental health assessments?

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Do you have experience with any electronic medical records systems; such as NextGen? If yes, explain. If not, lists the systems you have used.
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