Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Primary Care Pediatrics

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Primary Care Pediatrics Location: Damariscotta, ME Facility: MaineHealth Behavioral Health Schedule: Part Time Shift: Day Job Category: Physician/Physician Practices Req #: 69005 Date Posted: May 20, 2026 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. The practice values partnership with psychiatric‑mental health nurse practitioners, behavioral health clinicians, registered nurses, and clinical staff, collaborating to optimize patient outcomes. Integration into a practice reduces stigma for patients and increases willingness to participate in care. The ideal incumbent will also be willing to practice one day a week at our Waldoboro Primary Care location, a new facility opening in Spring 2026. 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. Working closely with school‑based health centers in the area is also part of the role. The ideal candidate will have a passion for treating children of all ages and young adults with behavioral health disorders, with preferred experience working with pediatrics. 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 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. For more information, please contact Sarah Evan, Physician and APP Recruiter at Hiring Scam Alert: MaineHealth will never request financial information during the interview or pre‑hiring process. All legitimate communications will come from an email address ending in @mainehealth.org. If you suspect fraudulent activity, please report it immediately to MaineHealth policy requires all care team members to be vaccinated, including for influenza, subject to eligibility for medical or religious exemptions which can only be granted in compliance with applicable law. Join our Talent Network so we can keep you updated about upcoming events, system updates, and jobs that match what you’re looking for. #J-18808-Ljbffr