Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant - Hospital Consultant Liaison

MaineHealth; Warrington; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant to join their team as a Psychiatric Hospital Consultant. This role involves providing essential psychiatric consultations to inpatients, particularly those with substance use disorders. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, offering evaluations and medication recommendations while managing acute clinical scenarios. With a commitment to community health, this position offers a competitive compensation package and a supportive work atmosphere, making it an exciting opportunity for professionals passionate about mental health care.

Benefits

Sign-on Bonus

Relocation Assistance

CME Expense Reimbursement

Malpractice Insurance

Paid Time Off

Retirement Options

Medical Coverage

Dental Coverage

Vision Coverage

Life/Disability Coverage

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of psychiatric diagnosis and treatment.
• 2+ years of experience in mental health or hospital settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct face-to-face psychiatric evaluations for inpatients.
• Provide medication recommendations in a hospital setting.

Skills

Psychiatric Diagnosis

Psychopharmacology

Patient Care

Multitasking

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or Medicine

Job description

Description

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. The candidate should be comfortable working with patients with substance use disorders.

Responsibilities include face-to-face psychiatric evaluations and medication recommendations to patients on medical/surgical units. Due to the hospital-based setting, the ability to multitask and manage acute clinical scenarios is essential.

Schedule: Full time - 32 hours per week, with 4-8 hour shifts including weekends.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree with advanced knowledge of nursing and/or medical theory and practice
• Current license issued by the State of Maine or eligibility for licensure
• Current BLS certification
• 2+ years of patient care experience in ambulatory mental health or hospital settings (preferred)
• Advanced skills and knowledge in psychiatric diagnosis and psychopharmacology; comfort in treating patients with comorbid medical problems

Position Benefits:

• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance
• Benefits such as Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system with the vision "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." It includes nine local health systems, a behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians. MaineHealth serves approximately 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire with comprehensive care.

Located on the Maine coast, Portland offers urban sophistication and small-town friendliness. The area features four-season recreational activities like skiing, hiking, sailing, and beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, Portland is a vibrant, diverse community.

To learn more about our system, visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

For more information, contact Donna Lafean, Provider Recruiter, MaineHealth, at [e-mail].