Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner; PMHNP - Primary Care

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - BH Integrated Primary Care - Damariscotta

Maine Health Behavioral Health (MHBH) Integrated is seeking an EXPERIENCED part‑time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP), in the Outpatient Primary Care Practice at Maine Health Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine. This is a benefit eligible position, with an opportunity to work and learn at a variety of clinics. Under the direction of a physician and/or Medical Director, this NP’s responsibilities include co‑management of caseloads with the patients’ primary clinician.

• Complete diagnostic evaluation and health screening.
• Prescribe medical treatment within scope of practice.
• Provide on‑going medication assessment, education, and management.
• Provide therapeutic treatment in face‑to‑face and tele‑psychiatric evaluations.
• Develop and record a plan for effective and timely treatment for patients in a community‑based setting.
• Respond to medical emergencies and determine need for transfer to accepting facility in collaboration with psychiatric care when needed.
• Complete medical records timely per policy.

• Master's degree as Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Two years’ experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) minimum (Required)
• Valid license as a Nurse Practitioner by the Maine State Board of Nursing and qualified to do psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
• Must meet specific credentialing criteria needed if working in the hospital as defined by Medical Staff By‑Laws.
• Advanced skill and knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluations and treating psychiatric patients.

• Competitive compensation package including sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.

Contact:
Sarah Evan, Physician and APP Recruiter, sarah.ivanchek

Maine Health policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.