What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) – Outpatient Psychiatry position at Central Aroostook Psychiatric Services?
Overview
Our outpatient psychiatric clinic is seeking a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP‑BC) for a W‑2 position with a 2‑year contract (or 3‑year contract with enhanced bonus). This role provides adult medication‑management in a calm, structured environment using paper charting. We offer strong administrative support, credentialing, billing, and malpractice coverage.
Responsibilities
- Conduct adult psychiatric evaluations
- Perform new‑patient assessments focused on diagnosis, medication planning, and treatment stabilization.
- Provide combined medication‑management and brief psychotherapy
Follow‑up visits are billed as 99214 90833, reflecting a 22.5‑minute combined service (standard 30‑minute appointment).
- Document follow‑ups as “4’s”
Use the clinic’s structured workflow for consistent 99214 documentation. All notes are handwritten; no EMR systems are used. Up to 16 adult patients per day once fully onboarded. New evals are billed separately at the higher rate. Provide safe, evidence‑based psychopharmacology. Support coping skills, behavioral strategies, and emotional regulation within the visit time. Work with front desk and billing staff for scheduling, documentation, and workflow support. Monday–Thursday required; Friday optional; 8 AM–5 PM. Ensures continuity of care and scheduling stability. Sign‑on bonuses tied to contract length.
Requirements
- Maintain accurate paper charting
- Manage a steady outpatient caseload
- Conduct new‑patient evaluations
- Adjust medications based on clinical response
- Deliver brief psychotherapy interventions
- Collaborate with administrative staff
- Maintain predictable schedule
- Provide 1‑month notice for vacation
- Commit to a 2‑ or 3‑year contract
- Active PMHNP‑BC certification
- Maine NP license
- Active DEA registration
- Comfortable with paper charting — no EMR
- Experience with adult outpatient psychiatry
- Comfortable providing brief psychotherapy during medication‑management visits — follow‑ups billed as 99214 90833
- Comfortable with productivity‑based pay
- Ability to work a consistent 8 AM–5 PM schedule
- Willingness to relocate to Presque Isle, Maine
- Willingness to sign a 2‑ or 3‑year contract
- Must carry personal health insurance
- Reliable and efficient with 30‑minute visits
Pay: $150,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Tuition reimbursement
Application Question(s):
- Are you comfortable providing brief psychotherapy during medication‑management visits (99214 90833)?
- Are you able to work on‑site in Presque Isle, ME?
- Do you have experience providing adult outpatient psychiatric care?
- Are you able to work Monday–Thursday, 8 AM–5 PM?
- Are you comfortable with paper charting (no EMR)?
License/Certification:
- PMHNP‑BC certification (Required)
- DEA License (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Presque Isle, ME 04769: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $150,000 - $200,000