Mental Health Professional Jobs in Maine

INTRODUCTION

Northern Light Mercy Hospital is seeking a full-time Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) to join its new primary care practice in Westbrook, Maine. This is an excellent opportunity to live and work in one of Southern Maine’s fastest-growing and most desirable communities while helping to grow a brand-new primary care practice from the ground up. In this role you will provide meaningful care to patients with behavioral health needs, substance use disorders, and a wide range of mental health conditions in an integrated primary care setting.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Candidates must have successfully completed a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) program (required) and have prior experience practicing independently in this role (preferred).

Practice in a Thriving, Well-Supported Environment:

- Practice in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility located in central Westbrook, scheduled to open in Spring 2027. Clinic will include a free on-site parking garage, a lobby café, and an outdoor walking loop.
- Collaborate closely with primary care providers, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), and interdisciplinary healthcare professionals located on a shared campus.
- Practice in a community-based, clinician-led setting with full access to the resources and protections of an integrated system.

Enjoy Work-Life Balance:

- Benefit from administrative time built into your schedule for charting, documentation, and care coordination.
- 288 hours of annual PTO for new hires, increasing with tenure, plus additional Paid Parental Time for new parents.
- No call requirement.

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS

- Competitive salary package
- Generous student loan reimbursement
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance

ABOUT NORTHERN LIGHT HEALTH

At Northern Light Health, we’re building a better approach to healthcare because we believe people deserve access to care that works for them. As an integrated health delivery system serving Maine, we’re raising the bar with no-nonsense solutions that are leading the way to a healthier future for our state. Our nearly 10,000 team members—in hospitals, primary and specialty care practices, long-term and home healthcare, and ground and air medical transport and emergency care—are committed to making healthcare work for our patients, communities, and employees.

ABOUT NORTHERN LIGHT MERCY HOSPITAL

Northern Light Mercy Hospital is a nonprofit acute care hospital in Portland, Maine, and a sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas. Our work is grounded in compassion, dignity, and service, with a commitment to caring for every member of our community, especially those most in need. At Mercy, people come to work knowing their role matters. Whether at the bedside, in support services, administration, or clinical care, every team member contributes to a culture built on respect, collaboration, and purpose.

We provide a broad range of medical and surgical services, along with multiple primary and specialty care offerings and community-based programs that extend our impact beyond the hospital walls. As a member of Northern Light Health, an integrated statewide health delivery system, employees benefit from the stability, resource, and career pathways of a larger organization while working in a hospital that feels personal and connected. Team members have opportunities to grow professionally, explore new roles, and build long-term careers in an environment focused on quality, innovation, and the well-being of our workforce.

To learn more, please contact:

Emily Jerdonek, Provider Recruiter

Email: providercareers@northernlight.org

Call: (207) 973-5358

Text “PMHNP Mercy” to (207) 560-0133