Experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking an Experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join Seaport Community Health Center, Bangor, Maine. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established FQHC primary care practice with emphasis on providing outstanding integrated health care. The practice offers a full range of primary health care services including mental health, recovery treatment and medication assisted treatment.

Must have completed the required 24-month supervision period to be considered.

• Establishes therapeutic relationships in order to facilitate the patient’s progress with treatment goals.
• Provides psychiatric evaluation, determines diagnoses and prescribes appropriate treatment as indicated for a variety of psychiatric conditions, and obtains consultation from collaborating physician when appropriate.
• Develops and maintains psychotherapy skills to meet the needs of a diverse population.
• Performs and documents psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up.
• Provides direct individual, family and group therapy.
• Provides consultation to PCHC providers.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.