NURSE PRACTITIONER - Adult Psych

Job Summary:

Make a Meaningful Difference in Adult Behavioral Health

St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is seeking a compassionate and dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our Behavioral Health team on the C4 Adult Behavioral Unit. This is an opportunity to provide meaningful, patient-centered psychiatric care to adults experiencing behavioral health challenges in a supportive, interdisciplinary hospital environment.

We are looking for a provider who is passionate about improving mental health outcomes, supporting patients through acute behavioral health needs, and collaborating with an experienced team to promote stabilization, recovery, and continuity of care.

If you are committed to delivering high-quality psychiatric care and making a positive impact in the lives of patients and their families, we invite you to explore this opportunity at St. Mary’s.

Qualifications and Required Credentials

• Graduation from an accredited advanced practice nursing program specializing in psychiatric-mental health.
• Current, unrestricted licensure to practice as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).
• Current, unrestricted Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.
• State-issued Controlled Substance Registration (CSR), as applicable.
• Registration with the state Prescription Monitoring Program (PMP).
• Must not be suspended, excluded, or debarred from participation in federal healthcare programs, including Medicare and Medicaid.

Experience

• Two years of experience providing direct patient care to individuals with psychiatric disorders preferred.
• Experience in an inpatient behavioral health or acute psychiatric setting is a plus.
• Strong clinical judgment, communication, and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.
• A commitment to compassionate, individualized care that respects each patient’s dignity and supports their recovery.

Why Join St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center?

St. Mary’s Regional Medical Center is a 233-bed acute care hospital providing a comprehensive range of inpatient and outpatient services to meet the evolving healthcare needs of Central Maine. Our skilled and compassionate professionals, supported by advanced technology and a commitment to quality, work together to deliver exceptional care to the communities we serve.

As part of St. Mary’s Health System and Covenant Health, you will join an organization that values professional growth, teamwork, and service to others. We are committed to supporting our providers through opportunities for continued development while advancing our mission, vision, and values.

Our team takes pride in delivering individualized care and making a meaningful difference in the lives of patients, families, and the broader community.

Discover Life in Lewiston-Auburn, Maine

The Lewiston-Auburn area offers an appealing combination of professional opportunity, outdoor recreation, and New England charm. Enjoy a welcoming community with a vibrant arts and cultural scene, excellent healthcare, local restaurants, and an abundance of opportunities to explore the outdoors.

From hiking scenic trails and kayaking local rivers to skiing, golfing, fishing, swimming, and enjoying Maine’s beautiful lakes and beaches, the region offers something for every lifestyle. You can experience the amenities of a thriving community while enjoying less congestion, a relaxed pace of life, and the authenticity and friendliness that make Maine special.

Join St. Mary’s and help make a difference in adult behavioral health—one patient at a time.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).