New Grads : Inpatient/Outpatient Psychiatric NP Established Hospital Practice in Maine’s
Listed on 2026-08-26
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Nursing
Psychiatric Care & Support, Mental Health Nurse
Augusta, Maine: A respected 190-bed nonprofit medical center is ready to hire a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join its Behavioral Health team on their main campus, just 50 minutes from Portland.
This is a full-time position offering a mix of inpatient and outpatient responsibilities, providing an opportunity to build a broad and rewarding clinical practice. You will care for adults (18 and up) with acute psychiatric needs and/or medical detox, while also supporting continuity of care as patients transition between inpatient and community-based services.
You will join a collaborative, multidisciplinary team including Psychiatrists, PMHNPs, nurses, social workers, and mental health professionals delivering compassionate, patient-centered care across the full spectrum of behavioral health services.
This position includes weekday inpatient coverage along with participation in a weekend rotation supporting a 30-bed inpatient unit. The organization emphasizes teamwork, provider support, and long-term career satisfaction in a well-structured environment.
Practice Highlights- Mix of inpatient and outpatient Psychiatric NP responsibilities
- Care for adult patients (18+) with acute psychiatric and substance use needs
- 30-bed inpatient Behavioral Health unit
- Collaborative team including Psychiatrists, APPs, nursing, and behavioral health professionals
- Participation in inpatient coverage and weekend rotation
- Opportunity to support care transitions and continuity across settings
- New graduates with strong clinical training considered
- Salary range: $120K - $170K, based on experience
- Benefits including health, dental, and vision insurance
- Paid liability insurance with tail coverage
- Generous paid time off plus CME support
- Retirement plan with employer contributions
- Educational loan repayment assistance
Maine ranks among the very best places to live: #2 Best Quality of Life, #3 Safest State, #3 Climate Safe Haven, and #1 for Air Quality in the USA.
Augusta is Maine’s historic capital city, a growing college town and family-friendly community in the scenic Kennebec Valley, just 50 minutes from Portland. Residents enjoy a vibrant shopping district, diverse restaurants, cultural facilities, and a busy civic center hosting concerts and events. The city spans both sides of the picturesque Kennebec River, offering opportunities for kayaking, fishing, and whitewater rafting.
Outdoor enthusiasts appreciate nearby trails for hiking, biking, and cross-country skiing, along with award-winning golf courses and ski resorts within easy reach. Metro Augusta offers a variety of housing options, from in-town rentals to family-friendly neighborhoods and country-style homes.
Portland, the #1 Most Livable City in the US, is in easy reach. Enjoy a very active social scene centered in the popular Old Port district of eateries and nightlife. Hundreds of Portland restaurants serve the finest seafood along with international fare from dozens of regions. Amenities include the convenient International Jetport, semipro sports, scenic harborside dining, galleries and museums, live theater, an acclaimed symphony orchestra, and much more.
Boston is 2.5 hours from Augusta.
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