Under the direction of a physician or the Medical Director, the nurse practitioner will provide face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, medication management and health care to patients. The Nurse Practitioner will co-manage their caseloads with the physicians. The position all includes developing and recording a plan for effective and timely treatment for patients.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• Education: Master’s degree with an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, and additional medical training. 
• License/Certification: Current and valid license as a Nurse Practitioner by the Maine State Board of Nursing and 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 in a community mental health center or hospital is preferred. Advanced skill and knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluations and treating patients.

Additional Information

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 a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org  and our benefits page.