FACULTY PSYCHIATRIST AND DIRECTOR OF THE ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY SERVICE, DIVISION OF SENIOR PSYCH

Job Description

Job Description

Job Opportunity: Geriatric or Neuropsychiatrist

Our organization is on the lookout for a fellowship-trained and board-certified Geriatric or Neuropsychiatrist, who is also skilled in electroconvulsive therapy (ECT). This role is part of a tertiary academic practice that caters to both rural and urban populations. We welcome candidates with a demonstrated commitment to the care of seniors facing complex psychiatric challenges. Preference will be given to those whose ECT qualifications stem from an Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) training program.

Successful applicants will be exceptional clinician-educators dedicated to enhancing the lives of older adults and their families, and eager to collaborate with a team of like-minded professionals.

Responsibilities

• Conduct evaluations and provide treatment for older adult patients with diverse and complex psychiatric conditions.
• Collaborate closely with primary care and specialty care providers using a shared electronic medical record (EMR).
• Engage with a multidisciplinary clinical team, including psychiatrists, psychologists, nurses, and social workers.
• Participate in the care continuum that includes a 100-bed hospital and a dedicated 21-bed geriatric/neuropsychiatry inpatient program.
• Administer ECT to both inpatients and outpatients across various locations within the system.

Teaching and Mentorship

Our division serves as a significant educational resource, training and mentoring Psychiatry residents, Geriatric Medicine fellows, medical students from Tufts University School of Medicine, as well as Social Work and Psychology interns. We foster a culture of continuous quality improvement, consistently achieving excellent performance in safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Physicians are encouraged to seek faculty appointments at Tufts University School of Medicine.

Working Conditions

Our psychiatrists benefit from a manageable call schedule, ample time off, dedicated CME days, a substantial CME stipend, generous retirement plans, and comprehensive health insurance options.

About Us

We are a not-for-profit integrated health system with a vision of "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." Our organization comprises 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 the MaineHealth Medical Group. With around 22,000 care team members, we provide preventive care, diagnosis, and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

We are committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive environment that welcomes diverse faculty members.

Location

Located on the picturesque Maine coast, Portland combines urban sophistication with small-town charm. The area offers year-round recreational activities, including skiing, hiking, sailing, and access to stunning beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, Portland is a vibrant and diverse community.

For more information about our organization and the benefits we offer, please explore our website.