General Psychiatry Residency Program Director - Psychiatrist

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is in search of a full-time (1.0 FTE), fellowship-trained, board-certified Psychiatrist to become a part of the Psychiatry Department at our medical center in Portland, Maine. This position presents a distinctive hybrid role that merges leadership responsibilities with clinical practice.

The chosen candidate will take on the role of General Psychiatry Residency Program Director (0.5 FTE) while also engaging in psychiatric clinical care (0.5 FTE). This position caters to a varied patient demographic across both rural and urban settings.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a psychiatrist with an interest in academic leadership, with the potential for future involvement in additional academic and administrative capacities.

Our facility combines the intellectual and physical assets of an academic teaching hospital with the patient base and public health commitment of a large community hospital and mental health center. In addition to the General Adult Psychiatry Training Track, our residency program features a General Psychiatry/Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Integrated Training Track, along with a Rural Psychiatry Training Track. Our continuum of care and psychiatry residency training sites include a free-standing 100-bed psychiatric hospital and a comprehensive mental health organization serving the region. Our medical center also houses the state’s only pediatric tertiary care center and Level 1 Trauma Center.

We maintain an academic partnership with a prominent medical school, providing an enriching environment for patient care and academic engagement. Residents participate in teaching medical students from both the affiliated university and a nearby institution. They are also actively involved in departmental governance and decision-making, contributing to retreats, quality improvement initiatives, and holding formal positions on departmental committees.

We are committed to advancing the field of psychiatry in New England, particularly in Maine. We offer unique options for rural psychiatry rotations while providing community-based training experiences in Portland. We take pride in our program and celebrate the achievements of our graduating residents.

Our medical center is a nationally recognized academic institution with a rich history of exceptional residency and fellowship programs. We are authorized to train over 400 trainees in various specialties, including rural concentrations. Our culture emphasizes continuous quality improvement, and we consistently excel in safety, quality, and patient satisfaction. Physicians are encouraged to apply for faculty appointments at the affiliated medical school.

The Program Director holds full responsibility, authority, and accountability for the administration and operations of the program; teaching and scholarly activities; resident recruitment and selection; evaluation, promotion, and discipline; supervision; and faculty development. The Program Director is tasked with creating and maintaining a training plan that aligns with ACGME Common and Program-Specific Requirements, ensuring that all program aspects meet accreditation standards. There are ample opportunities for growth and development in teaching experiences, collaborating with both residents and medical students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an Allopathic or Osteopathic Medical School, with completion of an internship and psychiatric residency and/or fellowship training.
• Current or eligible licensure as a physician by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine.
• Current certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.
• Current DEA Registration Certificate.
• Specialized expertise in Psychiatry with a minimum of three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience.

This position offers:

• A competitive compensation package that includes a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, reimbursement for CME expenses, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits such as Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, paid family leave, wellness programs, and more.

Portland, Maine : As the largest metropolitan area in Maine, Portland is located two hours north of Boston. With a population exceeding 525,000, it is the state’s most renowned city. Various publications have recognized it as one of the Top Ten Most Livable Cities and one of the Coolest Small Cities in America. Ideal for families and young professionals, Portland boasts exceptional dining, lifestyles, and recreational activities. Attractions include the historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House, and six iconic lighthouses. The neighborhoods are inviting, featuring many beautiful homes. Both public and private schools are of high quality, and transportation is reliable. The area offers a wide range of outdoor activities throughout the year, including sailing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and skiing at one of the 14 ski resorts in the region.

Our organization , a member of a larger health system, stands as Northern New England’s leading integrated behavioral healthcare provider. It primarily serves southern, western, central, and Mid-Coast Maine, comprising the only nonprofit psychiatric hospital in southern Maine, outpatient treatment, crisis services, and five ACT teams. This fully integrated and expanding behavioral healthcare system serves as a regional and national model for addressing serious mental health challenges.

For more information about our system, please explore our website.