Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Psych Hospital Consult
- Location: Portland, ME
- Facility: MaineHealth Maine Medical Center
- Schedule: Part Time - Weekend Shifts
- Job Category: Advanced Professional Provider
MaineHealth Maine Medical Center is seeking a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Physician Assistant to join our team as a Psychiatric Hospital Consultant Professional in Portland, Maine. We are a cohesive team representing many disciplines, including Physicians, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Pharmacists, Resident Physicians, and Medical Students. We value teamwork and strive to nurture a supportive environment. The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant provides psychiatric consultation to inpatients at Maine Medical Center and should be comfortable working with patients with substance use disorders.
They provide face-to-face psychiatric evaluations and medication recommendations to patients on medical/surgical units. Due to the hospital-based setting, an ability to multitask and manage acute clinical scenarios is essential.
This position offers:
- Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.
- Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, and life/disability coverage, and more.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Master’s degree with an advanced knowledge of nursing and/or medical theory and practice.
- Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligible for licensure.
- Current BLS certification.
- 2+ years of patient care in ambulatory mental health or hospital is preferred.
- Advanced skill and knowledge in psychiatric diagnosis and psychopharmacology. Comfort in treating patients with comorbid medical problems.
About Portland, Maine: A historic seacoast city situated on the southern Maine coast, Portland boasts a strong economy, a multitude of museums, theaters, musical performances, cultural attractions, and nationally acclaimed restaurants. The area provides four-season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Located two hours north of Boston, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness.
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.
MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for Covid-19 and influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law.
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