Psychiatrist - MHBH Psychiatrist - Adult OP

MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) is seeking a dedicated and skilled Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist to join our tertiary academic practice in Portland, Maine. This is a full-time, faculty opportunity for motivated clinicians who are also passionate educators, committed to advancing the care of individuals with complex mental health needs and the training of future healthcare professionals. Our outpatient psychiatry clinic is an integral part of a leading academic medical center and is staffed by a collaborative, multidisciplinary team that includes psychiatrists, psychologists, social workers, nurses, vocational counselors, and a neuropsychologist. We work in close partnership with both primary and specialty care providers, ensuring holistic, patient-centered treatment. The clinic is associated with a full continuum of care—including a partial hospital program, an inpatient hospital, and an emergency department featuring an acute psychiatry unit—enabling transitions and comprehensive support for our patients. Position Highlights: Provide high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to adults in an outpatient setting, focusing on individuals with complex and co-occurring mental health conditions. Engage actively in collaborative treatment planning with multidisciplinary colleagues and referring providers across the care continuum. Serve as a clinical educator, teaching psychiatry residents and medical students through direct supervision, didactics, and clinical consultation. Participate in team and staff meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and opportunities for academic development and scholarly activity. Minimum Qualification: Graduate of Allopathic or Osteopathic Medical School. Completion of internship and psychiatric residency and/or fellowship training. Current or eligible licensure as a physician by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine. Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or be eligible for examination by the American Board as documented by written evidence. Board Certified or board eligible in general psychiatry. Current DEA Registration Certificate. Demonstrated experience or strong interest in adult outpatient psychiatry and treating patients with complex mental illnesses. Enthusiasm for medical education and mentorship, with a commitment to teaching and learning in a diverse academic environment. This position offers: Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance to qualified candidates, CME expense reimbursement, and malpractice insurance. Benefits include Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement options with employer contributions, medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage, and more. Institutional support for obtaining a faculty appointment at Tufts University School of Medicine. Additional Information: Diversity and Inclusion: We believe that diversity, equity, and inclusion are fundamental to our mission and success. MaineHealth is committed to cultivating a welcoming and inclusive environment for our patients, staff, and trainees, and we encourage applications from candidates who share these values and reflect the rich diversity of our community. Portland, Maine : Located on the scenic coast of Maine, Portland offers the exceptional amenities of a vibrant urban center—renowned dining, arts, and cultural attractions—alongside easy access to outdoor recreation in all four seasons. Residents enjoy a high quality of life, outstanding schools, and proximity to Boston (just two hours away), making Portland an ideal location for both personal and professional fulfillment. MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America.” MaineHealth consists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MHBH, a MaineHealth member, is Northern New England’s leading integrated behavioral healthcare system, serving predominantly southern, western, central, and Mid-Coast Maine. It is composed of southern Maine’s only nonprofit psychiatric hospital, 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 growing system of behavioral healthcare makes it a regional and national model for treating people with serious mental health issues. To learn more about our system please visit and our benefits page . For more information, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io