NURSE PRACTITIONER - Adult Psych
About The Position
St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join its Behavioral Health team on the C4 Adult Behavioral Unit. The role provides patient-centered psychiatric care to adults experiencing behavioral health challenges in an interdisciplinary hospital environment. The provider supports patients with acute behavioral health needs and collaborates with the care team to promote stabilization, recovery, and continuity of care. St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed acute care hospital providing inpatient and outpatient services to Central Maine. As part of St. Mary’s Health System and Covenant Health, the organization emphasizes professional growth, teamwork, service, individualized care, and continued development. The position is based in the Lewiston-Auburn area of Maine.
Requirements
- Graduation from an accredited advanced practice nursing program specializing in psychiatric-mental health.
- Current, unrestricted licensure to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
- Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
- State-issued Controlled Substance Registration (CSR), as applicable.
- Registration with the state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
- Must not be suspended, excluded, or debarred from participation in federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
- Commitment to compassionate, individualized care that respects each patient’s dignity and supports recovery.
Nice To Haves
- Two years of experience providing direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders is preferred.
- Experience in an inpatient behavioral health or acute psychiatric setting is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric care to adults experiencing behavioral health challenges.
- Support patients through acute behavioral health needs.
- Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to promote stabilization, recovery, and continuity of care.
- Deliver high-quality, compassionate, individualized care that respects patient dignity and supports recovery.
Benefits
- Opportunities for continued professional development.
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Job Type
Full-time
