Adult Outpatient PMHNP at Leading Behavioral Health Facility in Maine
Northern Light Health
Application
Details
Posted: 04-Oct-24
Location: Bangor, Maine
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Advanced Practice Registered Nurses / Physician Assistants
Sector:
Hospital, Public and Private
Preferred Education:
NP
Internal Number: 69609
Northern Light Acadia Hospital in Bangor, Maine is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Adult Medication Management program. Prior PMHNP experience is preferred, but new graduates are welcome to apply!
The PMHNP is an independently licensed clinician who is responsible for the research-based knowledge, skills, and experience to assess, diagnose, treat, and provide psychiatric care for clients with psychiatric and substance use treatment needs.
Position Details:
Provide mental health treatment using psychotherapy, medication management, and other interventions
Consult with other healthcare providers
Provide direct patient care
Function as a clinical leader, resource, and preceptor for other staff
Serve as an integral part of program development, guide group decision-making, implement plans, and improve quality of care
Inpatient and hospital rounding call opportunities for additional compensation in adult and pediatrics
Monday-Friday schedule
Supervision provided by a designated psychiatrist
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is an acute care, regional psychiatric teaching hospital that is the hub of a comprehensive behavioral health service line within Northern Light Health. We serve communities throughout the state and provide inpatient and outpatient behavioral health care for children, teens, and adults while specializing in the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. In addition, we offer innovative programming in the form of behavioral health home, integrated behavioral healthcare in primary care practices, general hospital psychiatry, and an extensive telepsychiatry network. We are the only New England partner for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation.
Why Choose Northern Light Acadia Hospital?
Robust compensation and benefits package including generous paid time off, retirement plan with employer matching, pension plan, and much more