Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - BH Integrated Primary Care Pediatrics, Damariscotta

Description MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) seeks an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our Behavioral Health Integrated team within MaineHealth Primary Care – Pediatrics. This position is primarily located at the Watson Health Center Primary Care Practice on the Miles Campus of Lincoln Hospital in Damariscotta, Maine. This is a well-established practice offering complete care to pediatric patients.The practice values partnership with psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioners, behavioral health clinicians, registered nurses, clinical staff and works collaboratively to optimize patient outcomes. Being integrated into a practice reduces stigma for patients, increasing their willingness to participate in care.The ideal incumbent will also be willing to practice one day a week in our Waldoboro Primary Care location, a new facility that will be opening in Spring 2026 and situated near the Damariscotta practice. The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will work in partnership with all the pediatric providers in the MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital system, providing education and consultation to enhance their knowledge and skillset in caring for patients. Additionally, working closely with the school-based health centers in the area will be part of the role. The ideal candidate will have a passion for treating children of all ages and young adults with behavioral health disorders. Previous experience working with pediatrics preferred. Schedule Part Time (benefits eligible), 20 hours per week Position Highlights Provide high-quality, evidence-based psychiatric care to pediatric patients 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 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. Board Certified or board eligible in general psychiatry. Current DEA Registration Certificate. Demonstrated experience or strong interest in child 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 MaineHealth Behavioral Health (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. 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. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. MaineHealth Lincoln Hospital provides expert health care services to the vibrant coastal communities of Lincoln County, Maine. We are the largest employer in Lincoln County with more than 1,000 employees working together to make our community the healthiest in America. Our region is renowned for its natural beauty, featuring miles of pristine oceanfront, picturesque rivers and streams, and vast forested woodlands. Outdoor enthusiasts will find an abundance of year-round activities to enjoy. Joining the Lincoln Hospital team means becoming part of a community that values collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to delivering outstanding patient care—all while living in a region celebrated for its charm and serenity. The annual base salary range for this position at .5 FTE is $150,000. In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs and career growth opportunities. Benefits To learn more about oursystemplease visit ourbenefitspage. Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute: Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management. #J-18808-Ljbffr MaineHealth