Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Psychiatric nurse practitioners employed in New Hampshire earn a median of $66.13 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics).
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North Country Healthcare in Whitefield reported 1 work injury or illness to OSHA for 2025 over 569,803 hours worked: 0.4 per 100 full-time workers, against 5.0 per 100 full-time workers at hospitals, general medical and surgicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 0.8 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
PMHNP – Behavioral Health
Job Type: Full-Time
Schedule: Monday-Friday (8 AM - 5 PM)
Location: Littleton Recovery, Lancaster, and Whitefield Clinics
Role: Nurse Practitioner – Psychiatric Mental Health
Salary: Competitive base salary PLUS wRVU productivity eligible
Job Description
North Country Healthcare (NCH) is seeking an experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join our outpatient behavioral health team in northern New Hampshire.
The PMHNP will evaluate, diagnose, and treat a broad range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, ADHD, PTSD, and co-occurring disorders. Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing patient care.
Experience treating substance use disorders (SUD) and providing medication-assisted treatment (MAT) is required, as addiction treatment is a significant component of this position.
The ideal candidate is comfortable managing diverse psychiatric needs, values collaborative care, and embraces evidence-based, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction approaches.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Psychiatric Care: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnose and treat common mental health conditions, and develop individualized treatment plans.
- Medication Management: Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and provide ongoing follow-up care.
- SUD and MAT Treatment: Assess and treat substance use disorders, provide medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and manage co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
- Patient Education: Provide education on mental health, medications, recovery strategies, overdose prevention, and harm reduction.
- Care Coordination: Collaborate with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, recovery coaches, and community resources to support comprehensive patient care.
- Clinical Documentation and Safety: Maintain accurate documentation, follow regulatory and prescribing standards, and participate in quality-improvement initiatives.
Required Qualifications and Experience
- Graduate of an accredited PMHNP program with national certification.
- Current or eligible for New Hampshire APRN licensure.
- Experience independently managing a broad range of psychiatric diagnoses.
- Prior SUD treatment and MAT experience required.
- Strong clinical judgment, communication, and collaborative care skills.
- Commitment to patient-centered, trauma-informed, and harm-reduction practices.
Benefits
- Competitive base compensation; wRVU productivity eligible
- Commencement Bonus
- Student Loan Support
- Relocation Assistance
- No weekend or Holiday shifts
- 5 weeks of vacation, 5 days sick time
- 1 week CME time and $4,500 CME funds
- Attractive benefit package
- Retirement plans
- Malpractice insurance with tail
Why Rural New Hampshire?
- Breathtaking Scenery: Enjoy stunning landscapes and outdoor activities year-round.
- Community Connection: Become a valued member of a supportive, small-town community.
- Balanced Lifestyle: Experience a relaxed pace of life with fewer hassles.
- No sales or state income tax!
What We Offer
- Collaborative Environment: Work with a dedicated medical team.
- Modern Facilities: Access to advanced medical technology.
- Attractive Compensation: Competitive salary and benefits.
- Career Growth: Opportunities for professional development.
About Us
North Country Healthcare is a leading comprehensive healthcare network which employs hundreds of highly-trained individuals and delivers integrated patient care through three community critical access hospitals, several rural health clinics, and home health and hospice services. NCH remains committed to the health and well-being of the communities we serve.
Member organizations include Androscoggin Valley Hospital in Berlin, Upper Connecticut Valley Hospital in Colebrook, Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, and North Country Home Health and Hospice Agency in Littleton. NCH is proud to be the largest employer in the North Country.
We offer services in allergy/ENT, addiction & recovery, audiology, cardiac, dermatology, diabetes care/education, emergency medicine, GI, general surgery, hospice & palliative care, imaging, infusion, laboratory & pathology, neurology, OBGYN, orthopaedics, pain management, podiatry, primary care, pulmonary, respiratory, sleep medicine, speech, physical, & occupational therapy, wound care, and MORE!
Application Instructions
Please click on the link below to apply for this position. A new window will open and direct you to apply at our corporate careers page. We look forward to hearing from you!
From North Country Healthcare's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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