Inpatient Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Evening Shift
Northern Light Health$165,000–$171,000/yrBangor, MEFull timePosted 3d agoStill open, checked every night- Relocation assistance
- Evenings
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Psychiatric nurse practitioners employed in Maine earn a median of $62.62 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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Northern Light Home Care & Hospice in South Portland reported 22 work injuries and illnesses to OSHA for 2025 over 679,791 hours worked: 6.5 per 100 full-time workers, against 3.8 per 100 full-time workers at home care of elderly, non-medicalnationwide. With its hours, the best estimate leaning on similar sites is 6.2 per 100 full-time workers. This is the employer's own report. Workplace injuries by employer.
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About the job
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is seeking an full-time, experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) to join our inpatient psychiatry team. This unique opportunity provides care across both Adult and Pediatric Inpatient Services , offering a dynamic practice environment with a balance of clinical autonomy and interdisciplinary collaboration.
As a key member of the inpatient team, you will provide after-hours psychiatric coverage, conduct evaluations, support crisis intervention needs, and collaborate closely with inpatient staff to ensure high-quality psychiatric care for hospitalized patients.
Position Highlights
- Minimum of two years of PMHNP experience required
- Sunday – Thursday schedule, 4:00PM – 12:00AM
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for inpatient adult and pediatric patients
- Work collaboratively with nursing staff, therapists, behavioral health technicians, psychiatrists, and medical leadership to optimize patient outcomes
- Initiate and manage treatment interventions, including medication management
- Participate in treatment planning and care coordination across the continuum of inpatient services
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgement, leadership, and effective decision-making in a fast-paced environment
Compensation Information
- $165,000 - $171,000 annual base salary.
- The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.
Why Join Northern Light Acadia Hospital?
- Comprehensive benefits package including generous paid time off, health and wellness benefits, and an employer-matched retirement plan
- Competitive student loan repayment program
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
- Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance and professional development support
- Collegial, team-based environment within one of Maine’s leading behavioral health organizations
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is a regional, acute care psychiatric teaching hospital that is the hub of a comprehensive Behavioral Health service line within the Northern Light Health system. We provide inpatient and outpatient behavioral healthcare for children, teens, and adults in communities throughout the state while specializing in the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders. Additionally, we offer innovative programming in the form of behavioral health home, integrated behavioral healthcare in primary care practices, general hospital psychiatry, and an extensive telepsychiatry network. We are proud to be the only New England partner for the Hazelden Betty Ford Foundation. Please visit Northern Light Acadia Hospital - About Us to learn more!
For more information, please contact:
Kayla Rodriguez, CPRP
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
Call (207) 973-5358 or text 4-12 PMHNP (207) 560-0133
From Northern Light Health's job posting, checked 9 Nov 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Northern Light Health
Northern Light Health is a health system based in Brewer, Maine, with hospitals, primary care, home care and senior living across Maine.
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