Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner-Primary Care Westbrook & Sanford

Summary Position Summary Under the direction of a physician or the Medical Director, the nurse practitioner provides primary medical care for hospitalized, partially hospitalized and outpatients. The nurse practitioner will provide face-to-face psychiatric evaluations, medication management and health care to patients. The nurse practitioner will co-manage their case loads with the physicians. The position all includes developing and recording a plan for effective and timely treatment for patients. Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) Master's degree with an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, and additional medical training. 2 years of patient care in a community mental health center or hospital is preferred. Advanced skill and knowledge of 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 are needed if working in the hospital as defined by Medical Staff By-Laws. 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. Spring Harbor Hospital is a 100-bed freestanding nonprofit psychiatric hospital located in Westbrook, Maine. It is one of two freestanding psychiatric hospitals in the state of Maine and offers services for both children and adults. The inpatient Behavioral Health Unit in Sanford - a 40 bed, locked unit that provides a 24-hour treatment program designed to provide care for adults ages 18-95 in acute psychiatric crises. The multidisciplinary team treats individuals experiencing major mental illnesses and addiction-related problems. The program includes voluntary and involuntary levels of care. A team of mental health professionals plan and work together with the patient to provide psychiatric care, medical treatment, support, referral for follow-up care, and opportunities for learning and emotional growth. The team includes nursing, psychiatry, social work and case management. Programming on the mental health unit includes daily clinical groups in CBT and DBT, a therapeutic milieu, art therapy, medication management, and recreational activities. To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.