Maine Behavioral Healthcare

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Sanford Full-time Overview Sanford, ME: Maine Behavioral Healthcare/Southern Maine Health Care has an opening for a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Assistant (PPA) to provide overnight psychiatric and medical care for hospitalized adults, adolescents, and children. The position is from an awake overnight NP or PA from 4pm to 8am 2 days per week with an additional 16 hrs overnight every other week (for a 40 hr week) or an 8 hr day shift weekly. The position will be shared with 2 other providers covering the week. The primary role of this position will include assisting with admission orders, ongoing acute evaluation of existing patients, and assisting with nighttime orders that may be emergently needed. There is 24 hour support available from the hospitalist service by phone, the 24 hour Emergency department at the Sanford campus, and from the SMHC Psychiatry Medical Director and Vice President of Medical Affairs of Intensive Services. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Master's degree with an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, and additional medical training. 1+ years of patient care in a community mental health center or hospital. Advanced skill and knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluations and treating patients. Current and valid license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant by the Maine State Board of Licensure 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. 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. Location: MaineHealth · Contract SMHC Schedule: Full Time, Night Shift, 40 #J-18808-Ljbffr