Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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!