Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Summary

LincolnHealth, Damariscotta, ME is part of the MaineHealth System, is recruiting for a Full Time Integrated Psychiatry Nurse Practitioner (NP), Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) in the Primary Care Outpatient Practice. Under the direction of a physician and/or Medical Director, this NP's responsibilities include co-management of caseloads with the patients' primary clinician and the care, this will also include:

• 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.
• Respond to medical emergencies and determine need for transfer to accepting facility in collaboration with psychiatric care when needed
• Complete medical records timely per policy

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• Master's degree as Advanced Nurse Practitioner
• Valid license as a Nurse Practitioner by the Maine State Board of Nursing and qualified to do psychiatric evaluations and medication management
• Advanced skill and knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluations and treating psychiatric patients.
• Specific credentialing criteria needed if working in the hospital as defined by Medical Staff By-Laws.
• Minimum of 2 years' experience as a PMHNP

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.

Damariscotta is set ammidst Maine's legendary coastal region, with miles of oceanfront, rivers and streams, mountains and thousands of acres of forested woodlands. With countless healthy activities to fill every season, if you love the outdoors you'll love it here with us!

To apply for or learn more about this position, please send your cv or inquiry to Sherri Jones. Sherri.jones@mainehealth.org or call 207-563-4277