MaineHealth Pediatric Specialty Developmental Medicine is recruiting for a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner to join their care team in Kennebunk, Maine. Under the direction of a physician or the Medical Director, the Nurse Practitioner provides developmental behavioral pediatric care in an outpatient setting. The Nurse Practitioner will provide face to face Developmental Behavioral evaluations, medication management and follow up care including parental guidance and educational advocacy. The nurse practitioner will co-manage their caseloads with the physicians and will coordinate care with other team members including psychologists, psychometrists and nurses.
Desired Qualifications & Experience:
Education: Master's degree with an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice.
License/Certification: Current and valid license as a Nurse Practitioner by the Maine State Board of Nursing and qualified to do psychiatric evaluations and medication management; PMHS (Pediatric Care Mental Health Specialist) training and certification preferred.
Experience: Pediatric Experience is required; extensive experience working with children and teens with developmental and behavioral challenges; advanced Skill and Knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluation and treating patients with psychotropic mediation is essential.
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.
To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
For more information, please apply and/or contact Kelley Johnson, Physician & APP Recruiter at kelley.johnson@mainehealth.org
