Psych Physician Associate - Outpatient

MaineHealth; Conway (NH); On-site; USD 118,000 - 153,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CME reimbursement

Malpractice insurance

Job summary

MaineHealth Memorial Hospital in North Conway, NH, is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Physician Associate to join our Behavioral Health team. The PMHNP will provide psychiatric consultation and care in a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic, working with MaineHealth Primary Care and Pediatrics to expand integrated services.

This role includes educating the care team on psychiatric approaches, collaborating across specialties, and contributing to a collaborative, patient-centered

Qualifications

• Master's degree as Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Two years' PMHNP or Psychiatric Physician Associate experience preferred.
• NH Nurse Practitioner license eligible for psychiatric evaluations and med management.
• Advanced skill and knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluations and treating psychiatric patients.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric consultation and care in an outpatient clinic.
• Educate the care team on psychiatric approaches to behavioral health.
• Collaborate with MaineHealth Behavioral Health and Primary Care to shape services.
• Support multidisciplinary care delivery.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluation

Medication management

Education

Master's degree as Advanced Nurse Practitioner

Job description

MaineHealth Memorial Hospital seeks a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Physician Associate (PPA) to join our team in North Conway, NH. The provider will join our Behavioral Health team with MaineHealth Primary Care and Pediatrics - North Conway, a well-established practice offering complete care to all ages. The PMHNP will provide psychiatric consultation and care to help shape services for a multidisciplinary outpatient clinic. Educating the care team on psychiatric approaches to behavioral health conditions is an exciting part of the role.

This practice is well versed in integrating behavioral health into the patient experience. They value the partnership with behavioral health clinicians and APPs and work collaboratively to optimize patient outcomes. Being integrated into a practice reduces stigma for patients, increasing their willingness to participate in care.

Schedule:

Full-Time, 40 hours per week.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master's degree as Advanced Nurse Practitioner.
• Two years' experience as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) or Psychiatric Physician Associate with patient care in a community mental health center or hospital is preferred.
• Valid license as a Nurse Practitioner by the NH 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.
• Advanced skill and knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluations and treating psychiatric patients.

This position offers:

• A collaborative, innovative, and passionate team.
• Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance.

About MaineHealth:

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 Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

North Conway, NH

Voted Best Ski Town in the U.S. by USA Today, Mount Washington Valley is known for its scenic beauty in the shadow of the White Mountains. A haven for outdoor enthusiasts, the North Conway area is a great place to live and work, with dozens of ski areas and hundreds of hiking and biking trails just outside your door. The tourism industry is a major business driver in the area, and Memorial Hospital is one of the area's largest employers. Famous for its outlet shopping, North Conway is 2-3 hours from several major metropolitan areas and their airports, such as Boston, Portland and Concord.

At MaineHealth

we recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Total compensation packages may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, shift differentials, productivity-based incentives, quality incentives and other premiums.

Pay Range

The pay range for this position is $118,138 to $152,885 annually based on the candidate's level of experience.

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities.

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

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