Part-Time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1396089 JOB DESCRIPTION County of York Integrated Medical & Behavioral Health Division Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Status: Part-Time FLSA: Non-Exempt / Hourly Salary: $100.00 - $120.00/hr Reports To: Medical Director and/or designee Job Summary The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) provides advanced behavioral health assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing management of patients within the IMBH Division. Practicing within the scope of licensure under the laws and regulations of the State of Maine, this role evaluates mental health conditions, prescribes psychotropic medications, provides therapeutic interventions, and coordinates care with interdisciplinary healthcare teams. The PMHNP supports patient stabilization, continuity of care, and recovery while ensuring compliance with clinical standards, regulatory requirements, and facility policies in a secure correctional setting and/or substance abuse recovery center. Scope/Supervision The PMHNP practices independently within the scope of advanced practice licensure under Maine law and collaborates with the interdisciplinary healthcare team. Clinical work is reviewed for adherence to professional standards, facility protocols, and applicable federal, state, and local regulations. Responsibilities and Examples of Duties Performs comprehensive psychiatric and psychosocial assessments, including mental status examinations, risk assessments, and diagnostic evaluations. Diagnoses mental health disorders in accordance with DSM-5 criteria and develops individualized treatment plans to address patient needs. Prescribes psychotropic medications and other therapeutic interventions within scope of licensure and in compliance with state law, facility protocols, and formulary guidelines. Monitors medication effectiveness, side effects, and patient response; adjusts treatment plans as clinically indicated. Provides psychiatric consultation and clinical guidance to nursing staff, behavioral health clinicians, and other healthcare providers. Collaborates with medical, nursing, behavioral health, and security staff to ensure coordinated, safe, and effective patient care. Participates in interdisciplinary treatment planning, case conferences, and continuity-of-care planning, including preparation for discharge and re-entry when applicable. Orders, reviews, and interprets diagnostic tests related to psychiatric care as appropriate to scope of practice. Ensures accurate, complete, and timely documentation of all patient encounters, assessments, diagnoses, and treatment plans in the electronic health record system using approved documentation standards. Participates in quality assurance activities, peer review, clinical audits, and quality improvement initiatives related to behavioral health services. Assists in the development, implementation, and review of behavioral health policies, procedures, and clinical guidelines. Ensures compliance with safety, infection control, and environmental standards, including OSHA requirements. Demonstrates adherence to York County Governments core values, maintaining professionalism, accountability, and collaboration. Responds to requests from Security Staff and York County Government staff in accordance with facility guidelines, employee conduct standards, and established chain of command. Maintains emotional stability, clinical judgment, and professionalism while working in a secure correctional and/ or substance abuse recovery environment. Performs additional duties as assigned to support behavioral health operations, patient care services, and organizational objectives. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Knowledge of psychiatric assessment, diagnosis, and evidence-based treatment modalities across the lifespan. Knowledge of ps