Pediatric Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH), a member of MaineHealth, seeks a full-time psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Integrated Team with MaineHealth Pediatrics - Kennebunk.MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) seeks an experienced Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Integrated Team with MaineHealth Pediatrics in Kennebunk, Maine. The PMHNP will join the Pediatrics team in York County to provide psychiatric consultation and care to help shape services for a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic. Educating the care team on psychiatric approaches to behavioral health conditions is an exciting part of the role. The ideal candidate will have a passion for treating children of all ages and young adults with behavioral health disorders. Previous PMHNP experience working with pediatrics required.

Schedule:Part Time (benefits eligible) 20 hours per week - Potential remote/hybrid options.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• 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.
• Complete medical records timely per policy.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree with an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, and additional medical training.
• Current and valid license as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner by the Maine State Board of Nursing.
• Qualified to do psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
• Specific credentialing criteria are needed if working in the hospital as defined by Medical Staff By-Laws.
• Experience: 2+ years of patient care as a (PMHNP) Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in a community mental health center or hospital is required.
• Advanced skill and knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluations and treating patients.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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 conditions.

This position offers:

• 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.

About MaineHealth:MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH), a MaineHealth member, is Northern New England's leading integrated behavioral healthcare system, serving predominantly southern, western, central, and Mid-Coast Maine. It is composed of southern Maine's only nonprofit psychiatric hospital, eight multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, crisis services, crisis stabilization units, partial hospital and intensive outpatient treatment, as well as four ACT teams. This fully integrated and growing system of behavioral healthcare makes it a regional and national model for treating people with serious mental health issues.

York County, Maineis a popular tourist destination known for its beautiful beaches, historic charm, and diverse activities. A major draw is the iconic Cape Neddick Nubble Lighthouse. Other attractions include beaches like Long Sands Beach and Short Sands Beach, the Old Gaol (America's first prison), and the Wiggly Bridge Distillery.

To learn more about our system, please visitwww.mainehealth.organd our benefits page.

For more information, please contact Sarah Evan, Physician and APP Recruiter, MaineHealth at sarah.evan@mainehealth.org