Permanent Full-Time Position
Psych Nurse Practitioner at

North Country Healthcare

Lancaster, NH

Hiring Organization :  Arc Health

$(140,000 - 160,000) per year
  • 8 hour
    coverage

  • Day
    coverages

  • 20-24
    patients

  • Apr 2024 -
    Ongoing

About This Job

Weeks Medical Center is seeking an experienced full-time Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner or a Psychiatrist (pay based on MGMA median) to join their cohesive Behavioral Health team and provide direct care to patients of all ages in beautiful Northern NH. This is an opportunity to work with a seasoned, collaborative team to provide robust Behavioral Health services with over 50 combined years of experience to communities in Northern NH.

Position Details:
- Monday through Friday, 8:30am - 5:00 pm.
- No call. No weekends.

Responsibilities:
- The role of the PMHNP is to assess, diagnose and treat the mental health needs of patients.
- Many PMHNPs provide therapy and prescribe medications for patients who have mental health disorders or substance abuse problems.

Requirements:
- A minimum of 3-5 years of outpatient and substance use disorder experience and a Suboxone waiver, or willingness to obtain.
- Graduated from an accredited program of study based upon current ARNP standards of practice
- Current NH State Licensure and National Certification
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- The ability to maintain a good working relationship with all levels of personnel, medical staff, administration, and the public.

Weeks Medical Center offers healthcare professionals an environment surrounded by highly skilled physicians and state-of-the-art technology. They are looking for employees who still believe in providing the personalized care of a community hospital, while taking advantage of the resources and stability of a more-established medical group. PMHNPs are voting members of the Medical Staff and can hold office. Their service standards are lived out by every member of the

Weeks team and the pillars by which they live:
- Make a positive first impression
- Treat others as guests
- Be an effective communicator
- Practice service recovery skills
- Be professional in image and appearance
- Practice teamwork
- Project a positive attitude
- Strive for excellence in all endeavors

Weeks Medical Center is committed to providing a healthy, productive, and safe environment for their patients, employees, and visitors.

Workload
  • No procedures
  • Closed ICU
  • No codes
  • NP/PA support
  • No teaching
Facility Specific Job Details
  • EMR: Meditech
Travel Expenses (Locum Only)
Requirements
  • Board certified
  • New Hampshire license
Job Locations
  • Weeks Medical Center


Facility Description

New Hampshire 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. North Country Healthcare also collaborates with two Federally Qualified Health Clinics: Coös County Family Health Services in Berlin and Indian Stream Health Center in Colebrook. Together they have formed a Limited Liability Corporation (LLC) to develop a Clinically Integrated Network for all hospitals and providers in the North Country to address population health and to improve the health indicators for all of the residents of the North Country. Situated in the Great North Woods Region in New Hampshire, North Country Healthcare is a non-profit affiliation of four medical facilities, employing hundreds of talented professionals. The hospitals are each Critical Access Hospitals (CAH). Northern New Hampshire offers an amazing quality of life with four incredible seasons to enjoy outdoor activities or indoor hobbies. There are miles and miles of pristine trails for hiking, biking, horseback riding, or cross country skiing. We have acres and acres of ponds and lakes for kayaking, fishing, water skiing and cooling off in the summer. There are breathtaking mountains for skiing, snowboarding or downhill thrills. Dynamic, friendly and creative communities are great for families and entrepreneurs. Unbeatable real estate prices and the cost of living is 27.1% lower than the US average according to www.bestplaces.net. There are small schools where students get personalized attention to bring out their best. Wholesome, virtually crime-free, engaged communities with a vibrant economy. Growing young professional population, and an expanding high technology base in an economic climate where your money goes farther. No income or sales tax and outlet shopping is just a short trip down the road.

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