Psychiatrist - MHBH Psychiatrist - Adult OP

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is in search of a committed and experienced Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist to become part of our tertiary academic practice located in Portland, Maine. This full-time faculty role is ideal for enthusiastic clinicians who are also dedicated educators, eager to enhance the care provided to individuals facing complex mental health challenges while training the next generation of healthcare professionals.

Our outpatient psychiatry clinic plays a vital role within a prominent academic medical center, supported by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, vocational counselors, and a neuropsychologist. We work closely with both primary and specialty care providers to ensure a holistic, patient-centered approach to treatment. The clinic is linked to a comprehensive care continuum, which includes a partial hospital program, an inpatient facility, and an emergency department with an acute psychiatry unit, facilitating seamless transitions and extensive support for our patients.

Position Highlights:

• Deliver high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to adults in an outpatient environment, focusing on those with complex and co-occurring mental health disorders.
• Actively participate in collaborative treatment planning alongside multidisciplinary colleagues and referring providers throughout the care continuum.
• Function as a clinical educator, mentoring psychiatry residents and medical students through direct supervision, didactic sessions, and clinical consultations.
• Engage in team and staff meetings, quality improvement projects, and opportunities for academic growth and scholarly activities.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an Allopathic or Osteopathic Medical School, with completion of an internship and psychiatric residency and/or fellowship training.
• Current or eligible licensure as a physician from the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine.
• Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or eligibility for examination, as evidenced by written documentation.
• Board Certified or board eligible in general psychiatry.
• Possession of a current DEA Registration Certificate.
• Proven experience or a strong interest in adult outpatient psychiatry, particularly in treating patients with complex mental health conditions.
• A passion for medical education and mentorship, with a commitment to teaching and learning in a diverse academic setting.

What We Offer:

• A competitive compensation package that includes a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates, reimbursement for CME expenses, and malpractice insurance.
• Comprehensive benefits such as Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement plans with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more.
• Institutional support for obtaining a faculty appointment at a prestigious medical school.

Additional Information:

Diversity and Inclusion: We are committed to the principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion as essential to our mission and success. Our organization strives to create a welcoming and inclusive atmosphere for our patients, staff, and trainees, and we encourage applications from individuals who share these values and reflect the rich diversity of our community.

About Portland, Maine: Nestled along the picturesque coast of Maine, Portland boasts the advantages of a lively urban center, including renowned dining, arts, and cultural attractions, while also providing easy access to outdoor activities throughout the year. Residents enjoy a high quality of life, excellent educational institutions, and proximity to Boston, just two hours away, making Portland an ideal location for both personal and professional satisfaction.

Our organization is a not-for-profit integrated health system with a vision of "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." We comprise nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and a workforce of 1,700 employed clinicians collaborating through our medical group. With around 22,000 care team members, we deliver preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents across Maine and New Hampshire.

As a member of our organization, we are Northern New England's leading integrated behavioral healthcare system, primarily serving southern, western, central, and Mid-Coast Maine. Our system includes the only nonprofit psychiatric hospital in southern Maine, 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 expanding behavioral healthcare system serves as a regional and national model for addressing serious mental health issues.

For further details about our system, please explore our website and benefits page.