PMHNP Integrated Behavioral Health team in Maine

Description

Maine Health Behavioral Health (MHBH) Comprehensive Addiction Psychiatry Services – Damariscotta (formerly known as Addiction Resource Center, a department of Maine Health Mid Coast Hospital) is seeking an experienced part‑time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Associate/Assistant (PPA). This limited part‑time opportunity (0.3 FTE, 12 hours per week) offers a welcoming, supportive environment where flexibility and compassion are at the heart of everything we do.

Under the direction of a physician and/or the Medical Director, the Advanced Practice Provider will collaboratively co‑manage patient caseloads alongside each patient’s primary clinician, contributing to comprehensive, team‑based care.

• 12 hours per week
• Multiple scheduling options available to support work‑life balance

• Complete psychiatric diagnostic and substance use evaluation.
• Prescribe medical treatment within scope of practice.
• Provide ongoing medication assessment, education, and management, including medications for opioid use disorder (MOUD).
• 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 an accepting facility in collaboration with psychiatric care when needed.
• Complete medical records timely per policy.

• Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant program (Master's degree required).
• Two years’ experience as a PMHNP or PPA strongly preferred.
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligibility for licensure and qualified to perform psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
• Active DEA registration.
• Current BLS certification.
• Experience providing medical services to those experiencing homelessness.
• Experience treating psychiatric and substance use disorders, including MOUD.
• Knowledge and comfort with trauma‑informed care.
• 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.
• Limited part‑time benefits including earned paid leave, education assistance program, retirement options with employer contributions, health and well‑being programs, and more.

Please contact Sarah Evan, Physician and APP Recruiter at for more information.