Child Abuse Pediatrician - Medical Director

Job Description

Job Description

The Spurwink Center for Safe and Healthy Families, located in South Portland, Maine is seeking a full-time BC/BE Child Abuse Pediatrician to serve as the Medical Director of a well-established child abuse clinic. 

The Physician will join a team of two full-time NPs and one full-time CAP as well as Psychologists, and Social Workers. The Center is co-located with the Cumberland County Children's Advocacy Center. 

DUTIES:

• Perform medical evaluations for physical and sexual abuse both inpatient and outpatient.
• Perform outpatient comprehensive health.
  assessments of children in Southern Maine newly entering foster care.
• Conduct inpatient medical consultations at Barbara Bush Children's Hospital in Portland.
• Conduct remote inpatient consultations at other children's hospitals in Maine.
• Train medical students, residents, and community partners on recognizing and responding to child maltreatment. 

QUALIFICATIONS: 

Experience and Education Required : Medical degree from an accredited school of medicine; successful completion of residency in the practice of general psychiatry, with subspecialty training in child psychiatry preferred. Board certification in primary specialty area & current State of Maine licensure required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Necessary: At least five (5) years of experience working with people with chronic and severe mental illness. Documented ability to relate in a positive manner with patients, co-workers, and community providers. Documented supervisory and clinical management skills necessary to develop, supervise, and motivate staff in the day-to-day clinical operations of a program.

Competitive Benefits Package:

• Health/Dental/Vision/Pet Insurance
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Short/Long Term Disability
• Retirement Account with Matching Contribution (after one year of service)
• Scholarships to ME Community Colleges
• Tuition Reimbursement
• 25% Tuition Reimbursement for UNE Master of Social Work Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program
• Quality Supervision and Paid Training Opportunities
• Career Advancement Opportunities
• Flexibility of Schedules
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Opportunity for Same Day Pay
• Health Plan Enrollees – Access to Several Discounts (Hotels, Electronics, Auto, Groceries, Event Tickets, and More)

Spurwink is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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