Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) - Multiple Locations, Maine

Commonwealth-Medical-Services; Houlton (ME); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth-Medical-Services is seeking a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join an outpatient behavioral health team. The role offers a Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM schedule with no evenings or weekends, supporting a strong work-life balance.

The PMHNP will provide comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment in a collaborative clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Must have MSN or DNP in Nursing.
• PMHNP national certification.
• Active state APRN license in good standing.
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments.
• Diagnose and manage mental health and psychiatric conditions.
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications per state regulations.
• Provide psychotherapy and supportive counseling as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation.

Skills

Clinical judgment

Communication

Independent work

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP)

National PMHNP certification

Job description

Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Multiple Locations

Full-Time | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

We are seeking a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join an outpatient behavioral health team. This position offers a consistent Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule with no evenings or weekends, supporting a strong work-life balance.

The PMHNP will provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health conditions across the lifespan, in a collaborative and patient-centered clinical environment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
• Diagnose and manage mental health and psychiatric conditions
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with state regulations
• Provide psychotherapy and supportive counseling as appropriate
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary healthcare teams
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation

This opportunity offers a predictable schedule, outpatient-focused practice, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in behavioral health care.

Qualifications

• Master’s or Doctoral degree in Nursing (MSN or DNP)
• National certification as a PMHNP
• Active state APRN license in good standing
• Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team