Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Associate/Assistant - Inpatient Behavioral Health Unit

Description Per Diem - MaineHealth Behavioral Health - Sanford Inpatient, is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Associate/Assistant (PPA) to care for adults facing acute psychiatric crises on our 40-bed inpatient unit. This is a dynamic clinical role that includes performing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and acute care in the setting of a 40 bed adult acute inpatient psychiatric facility. You'll be supported by 24-hour physician coverage and a culture that prioritizes both patient care and provider well-being. Previous experience required.

Hours:

8:00am - 4:30pm, weekends and weekdays.

Minimum Qualifications :

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. 2+ years of patient care in an inpatient Medical Hospital is preferred. 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. Sanford, Maine —just a short drive to Portland or Boston—this position offers a rare combination of clinical challenge and work-life balance. You'll join an innovative behavioral health system that integrates psychotherapy, medical care, and therapeutic programming in a trauma-informed setting. Whether you're drawn by the collaborative work environment, generous benefits, or the opportunity to help shape patient recovery in a meaningful way, this is a chance to make a lasting impact in one of New England's most respected health systems. MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH), a MaineHealth member, is Northern New England's leading integrated behavioral healthcare system, serving predominantly southern, western, central, and Mid-Coast Maine. It is composed of southern Maine's only nonprofit psychiatric hospital, eight multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, crisis services, crisis stabilization units, partial hospital and intensive outpatient treatment, as well as four ACT teams. This fully integrated and growing system of behavioral healthcare makes it a regional and national model for treating people with serious mental health issues. For more information, please contact Sarah Evan, Physician and APP Recruiter at sarah.evan@mainehealth.org