Biddeford, ME

Per Diem

Maine Behavioral Healthcare, a member of the MaineHealth System, is seeking an experienced (2 + yrs) Psych NP or PA. The selected candidate will provide face to face & tele-psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and health care to patients.  They will co-manage their caseloads with the physicians and care team.  They will develop and record a plan for effective and timely treatment for patients in a community based setting

• Work collaboratively with patient's primary clinician in diagnostic evaluation, on-going medication assessment, and therapeutic treatment.
• Provide health screening and education regarding medications.
• Respond to requests for medical consultation in a timely fashion.
• Prescribe medical treatment within scope of practice.
• Complete medical records timely per policy.
• Respond to medical emergencies and determine need for transfer to accepting facility in collaboration with psychiatric care when needed.
  Maine Behavioral Healthcare is committed to creating:
  A seamless system of behavioral healthcare across Maine, coordinating inpatient hospital psychiatric care with community based treatment services

• Better access to medical care through integration with primary care services
• Effectively coordinating client and patient care across multiple locations and treatment settings to provide optimal health outcomes
• Serve as a national model for treating people with serious mental health issues
  Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Master's degree with an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, and additional medical training.
• Advanced skill and knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluations and treating patients.
• 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 needed if working in the hospital as defined by Medical Staff By-Laws.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system consisting of eight local hospital systems, a comprehensive behavioral healthcare network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and over 19,000 employees. It is the largest health system in northern New England and provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

With a career at any of the MaineHealth locations, you'll be working with healthcare 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 wellbeing of our communities and employees. We believe in fostering a work environment of strong commitment, compassionate caring and continuous improvement. Our care - and the science behind that care - is top rate. Join us and your abilities will be challenged and enhanced as you take your career to another level.