Jesse M. Higgins, PMHNP

Jesse Higgins is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with more than 15 years of experience in clinical practice, behavioral health leadership, and integrated care innovation. She serves as faculty in the psychiatric residency program at Northern Light Acadia Hospital and provides education throughout the State on topics including trauma informed care, perinatal psychiatry, and supporting families impacted by illness and substance use.

Ms. Higgins is Director of Integrated Behavioral Health for Northern Light Acadia Hospital, where she leads a team of therapists and psychiatric providers who deliver care in integrated medical settings through both telehealth and on-site models. She provides clinical and operational leadership across the Northern Light Health system, supporting the implementation of evidence-based care for individuals with mental health and substance use conditions.

Ms. Higgins’ work is grounded in a strong commitment to equity, population health, and trauma-informed care. Above all, Ms. Higgins is passionate about cultural transformation—promoting all healthcare settings as welcoming access points for individuals seeking support for mental health and substance use.

Ms. Higgins holds a Master of Science in Nursing and a Master of Public Health, with additional graduate study in health policy, executive leadership, and behavioral health integration. Ms. Higgins is also active in professional associations including the American Psychiatric Nurses Association and the Maine Public Health Association and serves as a Board member at Partners for Peace, an organization that supports survivors of intimate partner violence.