Psychiatrist - Inpatient Medical Psychiatry (P6), Maine Medical Center Portland

Inpatient Psychiatrist Opportunity

MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) at MaineHealth Medical Center Portland is seeking an Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our 21 bed Inpatient Medical Psychiatry unit (P6 - Pavilion 6). Over the years P6 has evolved from a traditional psychiatric unit to one that serves an increasingly medically complex population with a particular emphasis on Geriatric Psychiatry. All patients on P6 have both a major psychiatric illness, as well as a medical comorbidity that requires an inpatient level of care. We are excited to grow our interdisciplinary team and welcome all applicants from those new to Psychiatry, to those who have many years of experience.

We are seeking a full-time psychiatrist to lead compassionate, team-based care for patients with complex psychiatric and medical presentations. You'll work alongside a skilled clinical team, including physician associates, pharmacists, social workers, occupational therapists, nursing, and supportive programming staff in a collegial environment that values collaboration, innovation, and continuity of care. This is an exceptional opportunity to shape treatment plans, provide direct therapeutic and pharmacologic interventions, and make a meaningful impact on the lives of patientswhile enjoying a strong work-life balance in the heart of beautiful Southern Maine.

Our care continuum also includes MaineHealth Behavioral at Spring Harbor our 100-bed hospital and MaineHealth Behavioral Health, our system-wide mental health service. Electroconvulsive therapy is provided to inpatients and outpatients at Maine Medical Center Portland as well as other system locations. Candidates with Electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) experience or interest in ECT are encouraged to apply.

We provide a major teaching resource for MHMMC. We train and mentor Psychiatry residents, Geriatric Medicine fellows, Tufts University School of Medicine medical students, and Social Work and Psychology interns. We have a culture of continuous quality improvement and our performance in the areas of safety, quality, and satisfaction are consistently excellent. Physicians are expected to apply for faculty appointment to the Tufts University School of Medicine.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.
• Current DEA Registration Certificate.
• 3+ years' experience inclusive residency and/or fellowship training.
• Meet other credentialing criteria defined in Medical Staff By-laws

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.

Portland, Maine : Maine's largest metro, Portland lies two hours north of Boston. Home to more than 525,000 people, Portland is Maine's most celebrated city. Forbes.com has ranked it among its Top Ten Most Livable Cities and GQ.com called it One of the Coolest Small Cities in America. Ideal for families and young professionals, Portland offers exceptional foods, lifestyles, and activities. Attractions include its historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and six classic lighthouses. Neighborhoods are welcoming, with many beautiful homes. Public and private schools are excellent. Transportation is reliable, and there are many four-season outdoor activities to enjoy, from sailing and kayaking to hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing to skiing at one of 14 Maine-area ski resorts.

MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH), a MaineHealth member, is Northern New England's leading integrated behavioral healthcare system. It serves predominantly southern, western, central and Mid-Coast Maine, and is composed of southern Maine's only nonprofit psychiatric hospital, outpatient treatment, crisis services, as well as 5 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.

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.