Advanced Practice Provider- Psychiatric PA

Location : MaineHealth Behavioral Health, Sanford BHU Hospital – IP

Sanford, Maine

Schedule : Fulltime, Days

Req# : 58935

MaineHealth Behavioral Health – Sanford Inpatient is seeking a qualified Psychiatric Mental Health Psychiatric Physician Associate / Assistant (PPA) to provide care for adults experiencing acute psychiatric crises within our 40-bed inpatient unit. This position involves conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, and delivering acute psychiatric care. The successful candidate will benefit from 24-hour physician support and a workplace culture that emphasizes both exceptional patient care and provider well-being. Prior experience in an inpatient psychiatric setting is preferred.

Hours : Days, 8 : 00am - 4 : 30pm, weekdays

Minimum Qualifications :

• Master's degree with an advanced knowledge of nursing theory and practice, and additional medical training.
• 1+ years of patient care in a community mental health center or hospital.
• Advanced skill and knowledge in conducting psychiatric evaluations and treating patients.
• Current and valid license as a Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant by the Maine State Board of Licensure and qualified to do psychiatric evaluations and medication management.
• Specific credentialing criteria needed if working in the hospital as defined by Medical Staff By-Laws.
• 2+ years of patient care in an inpatient Medical Hospital is preferred.

This position offers :

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Sanford, Maine —just a short drive to Portland or Boston—this position offers a rare combination of clinical challenge and work-life balance. You’ll join an innovative behavioral health system that integrates psychotherapy, medical care, and therapeutic programming in a trauma-informed setting. Whether you’re drawn by the collaborative work environment, generous benefits, or the opportunity to help shape patient recovery in a meaningful way, this is a chance to make a lasting impact in one of New England’s most respected health systems.

MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH), a MaineHealth member, is Northern New England’s leading integrated behavioral healthcare system, serving predominantly southern, western, central, and Mid-Coast Maine. It is composed of southern Maine’s only nonprofit psychiatric hospital, eight multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, crisis services, crisis stabilization units, partial hospital and intensive outpatient treatment, as well as four ACT teams. This fully integrated and growing system of behavioral healthcare makes it a regional and national model for treating people with serious mental health issues.

To learn more about our system please visit  www.mainehealth.org  and our  benefits page .

For more information, please contact Donna Lafean, Physician and APP Recruiter at  donna.lafean@mainehealth.org .