If you are an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner focused on caring for women with compassion and respect in an Integrated Women’s Health practice, our focus is on you.

Great things happen for Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners like yourself who seek to provide clients with compassion and respect in an Integrated Women’s Health Practice Environment.  They find themselves at Maine Health, Maine’s largest integrated health system. 

Join us and you will find supportive, collaborative colleagues; strong client/provider relationships; comprehensive resources and advanced technologies, including fully integrated Epic EMR.  

In this Women’s Health practice, clients’ biopsychosocial information is integrated to one shared medical record with their Women’s health record. This strengthens the cohesion among the team and optimizes care. In addition, at Maine Health you will experience the exceptional and rewarding lifestyle only Maine can offer.

Biddeford, ME

Southern Maine offers four season recreation and a wealth of historic and cultural attractions, as well as easy access to Maine’s picturesque coasts, sandy beaches, mountains, lakes and rivers.  

Biddeford, ME, is a fast-growing community for people under 30.  The town features an active historic downtown, featuring redeveloped mills, monthly ArtWalks, City Theater, International restaurants, a scenic river walk and more.

About the position

SMHC Women’s Health is seeking a part-time (32 hours/week with full time benefits) experienced PMHNP to join their Women’s Health care team in Biddeford, Maine.

In this position you will work alongside a care team that includes providers, LCSWs and other clinic staff to provide:

• Psychiatric evaluation
• Determining diagnoses
• Prescribing appropriate treatment as indicated for a variety of psychiatric conditions
• Establishing therapeutic relationships that facilitate progress toward treatment goals.

Desired COMPETENCIES, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate will be competent and confident, having the ability to balance independent clinical decision making with appropriate consultation from providers.

• Ability to attain (or currently licensed as) an Advanced Practice Registered Nurse License in the State of Maine
• Certification by the American Nurses Credentialing Center as a PMHNP
• Minimum of 2 years' PMHNP experience
• Preferred experience in a primary care or medical practice

This opportunity is ideal for someone interested in providing highly valued psychiatry services within a medical team, as well as the larger Behavioral Health Integration program where education, training, consultation and comradery are provided. 

The Maine Behavioral Health Integrated program is one of the largest in the nation, with approximately 40 clinicians providing care at over 50 primary care locations and almost 10 specialty offices throughout Maine.

Additional Information 

MaineHealth was ranked one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2022 by Forbes!

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. Learn more about our system at mainehealth.org

At MaineHealth, we offer benefits that support an individual's needs for today and flexibility to plan for tomorrow. Our packages include health and dental insurances, paid parental leave, retirement program, generous paid time off, and much more! Our comprehensive array of benefits are competitive, affordable, and include choices that meet specific, but ever changing, needs.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you’ll be working with health care professionals that truly value the people around them – both within the walls of the organization and the neighborhoods that surround it. We are deeply invested in the well-being of our communities and care team members. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Join us, and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to a new level.

Additional Information

About Biddeford, Maine
Just 20 minutes south of Portland is the historic city of Biddeford, in York County. Biddeford was recently named Maine's youngest city, according to the Portland Press Herald, as an influx of younger people has changed the city's image and identity by opening up new businesses and jobs and creating a new energy. It is home to approximately 21,000 people as well as the University of New England. Good schools and affordable homes make Biddeford ideal for families. It is popular with young professionals as well, with excellent restaurants, brewpubs and cafes.

Activities around Biddeford are plentiful, from saltwater swimming at Fortune’s Rocks and birdwatching on Timber Island to touring the Mill Museum to hiking the trails of Clifford Park. On Saturdays, visit the Saco Island farmers market.

The nearby town of Kennebunkport is known for its historic sea captain mansions, inns and museums; the quaint boutiques and shops of Dock Square; and the summer family compound of 41st President George H.W. Bush. The area also offers great private and public schools, with two—Mildred L. Day School and Kennebunkport Elementary School—ranked among Maine’s 25 Best Public Schools by Niche.com.

About Southern Maine Health Care

A member of the MaineHealth system, Southern Maine Health Care (SMHC) is a non-profit, full-service community hospital located on the beautiful southern Maine coast. Southern Maine Health Care offers a comprehensive array of medical care and services including a full-service medical center in Biddeford and emergency departments in Biddeford and in Sanford. A multi-specialty physician services group, SMHC Physicians is comprised of more than 130 physicians providing comprehensive primary and specialty services; non-emergency Walk In Care; Centers for Breast Care; Sleep Disorders and Wound and Ostomy Care; Behavioral Health; Eldercare Services and a wide range of Diagnostic and Rehabilitation Services.

SMHC has more than 20 offices located in Biddeford, Kennebunk, Saco, Sanford and Waterboro. The area offers some of the most spectacular natural beauty and outdoor recreation found anywhere. Sail, surf and kayak the world-class waters, hike the mountains that overlook the sea, swim & fish in pristine lakes and streams, and bike on country lanes. Enjoy an abundance of rich cultural opportunities and great schools in a safe community environment.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit family of high-quality providers and health care organizations committed to the health and well-being of the communities and people we serve. As the largest health care organization in Maine and a leading health care provider serving northern New Hampshire, MaineHealth is recognized as one of the nation’s top integrated health care delivery networks.