What are the responsibilities and job description for the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner position at Hometown Health Center?
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
Hometown Health Center (HHC) is seeking a compassionate and experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our integrated care team. This position offers a unique opportunity to provide critical behavioral health services to individuals across the lifespan in a supportive, community-based setting. Full-time or part-time options are available.
About Hometown Health Center
Established in 2003, HHC is a Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) that provides medical, dental and behavioral health services to over 8,200 patients annually across Central Maine. As a leader in community-based care, we offer more than 32,000 visits per year and are proud to serve individuals and families who may otherwise face barriers to care.
With locations in Dexter, Newport and a School-Based Health Center in Newport, HHC continues to expand, including a new state-of-the-art facility in Palmyra opening soon. Our team is mission-driven, collaborative and committed to building healthier communities.
About the Role
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides direct psychiatric care, including evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment to individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions. While this role supports patients across the lifespan, we are specifically seeking a provider with a strong interest and experience in adult mental health care to complement our pediatric-focused PMHNP.
Key Responsibilities
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments
- Develop individualized treatment and medication plans
- Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications in accordance with current best practices
- Collaborate with behavioral health providers, primary care clinicians and support staff to ensure coordinated care
- Monitor treatment response and adjust care plans as needed
- Maintain accurate, timely and confidential documentation
- Provide crisis intervention and consultation as needed
Minimum Qualifications
- Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC)
- Current Nurse Practitioner license in the State of Maine
- Active DEA license with authority to prescribe Schedule II–V substances
- CPR certification (or willingness to obtain)
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience in a community health or outpatient mental health setting
- Comfortable and confident treating adult patients, with flexibility to support all ages as needed
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Commitment to trauma-informed, patient-centered and culturally competent care