Experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Seaport Community Health Center, Belfast
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Job Description
Penobscot Community Health Care is seeking an Experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner to join Seaport Community Health Center, Bangor, Maine. This is a unique opportunity to join a well-established FQHC primary care practice with emphasis on providing outstanding integrated health care.
The practice offers a full range of primary health care services including mental health, recovery treatment and medication assisted treatment. Must have completed the required 24-month supervision period to be considered.
The PMHNP
- Establishes therapeutic relationships in order to facilitate the patient’s progress with treatment goals.
- Provides psychiatric evaluation, determines diagnoses and prescribes appropriate treatment as indicated for a variety of psychiatric conditions, and obtains consultation from collaborating physician when appropriate.
- Develops and maintains psychotherapy skills to meet the needs of a diverse population.
- Performs and documents psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up.
- Provides direct individual, family and group therapy.
- Provides consultation to PCHC providers.
Penobscot Community Health Care is a non-profit organization governed by a board of community volunteers. Comprised of seventeen practices and program service sites in the Greater Bangor area, PCHC has something to offer just about everyone.
Our practices are located in Bangor, Brewer, Old Town, Winterport, Belfast, and Jackman, and include family medicine, dental, pediatrics, geriatrics, mental health, and substance use disorder, specialty services, pharmacy, and both shelter and health care for the unhoused.
We lead with our hearts. PCHC’s integrated medical home model supports our mission and vision in which everyone has access to quality, cost-effective health care. PCHC services support and empower people to advocate for their personal goals and needs and connect with community-based resources.
Our success is measured when the health of our community encompasses physical and emotional wellness, personal dignity, and a sense of belonging. We are seeking a physician whose professional goals align closely with our mission of service, action, and community health!
Belfast, Maine: is located at the mouth of a beautiful river estuary on Belfast Bay and Penobscot Bay; it’s a classic maritime community, with stately homes and leafy streets. Picturesque harbor views frame every angle of the vibrant downtown.
Less than 1 hour to Bangor, Maine’s 3rd largest city and its International Airport. Renowned for its love of the Arts, the Belfast region is a classic example of Maine sea-side living.
Close to Maine’s gorgeous Acadia National park, this region offers all the amenities of a good-sized metro without the hassle – and residents are inspired by all of Maine’s natural beauty and resources at their doorstep! It’s a short drive on I-95 South to Boston (3 hrs.) and Portland’s quaint Old Port (2 hrs.)
Limitless 4-season outdoor recreational opportunities, a wide variety of arts, cultural and entertainment venues coupled with great family-centered neighborhoods and excellent public and private school choices make the Greater Bangor Region highly desirable for professional families.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Curious, or interested in learning more? Apply today! You can request a full copy of the detailed job description by emailing recruitment@pchc.com [recruitment@pchc.com].
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Key Responsibilities
The Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner establishes therapeutic relationships to facilitate patient progress, provides psychiatric evaluations, and prescribes treatment for various psychiatric conditions. They also develop psychotherapy skills, perform evaluations, provide therapy, and consult with other providers.
Requirements
Candidates must have completed a 24-month supervision period to be considered for the position. The role requires experience in providing mental health care and developing psychotherapy skills for a diverse population.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Experienced Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Seaport Community Health Center, Belfast at Penobscot Community Health Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry (NP) — ranked against 2,170 active Psychiatry (NP) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Psychiatry — Nurse Practitioner Career Context
Penobscot Community Health Care ranks #12 of 13 employers hiring Nurse Practitioner on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay, and holds silver-tier status on the Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 12 active listings.
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 50% are remote, 54% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry (np) | ranked against 2,170 Psychiatry (NP) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $138k (middle half $128k–$158k)293 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Maine index 97.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Maine | 18 active | 2,206 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 50% remote · 54% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +2.2% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| Penobscot Community Health Care | silver tier, 75/100 · #12 of 13 for pay | Top Employers work-life index12 active listings |
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