Physician - Faculty Psychiatrist, Division of Senior Psychiatry

Description

The Department of Psychiatry at Maine Health Maine Medical Center Portland (MHMMCP) is seeking a fellowship-trained and board-certified Geriatric or Neuropsychiatrist to join a tertiary academic practice serving both rural and urban populations. Successful candidates will be gifted clinician-educators committed to improving the lives of seniors and their families, and excited to work with a team of like-minded colleagues. Candidates whose career experience demonstrates interest and expertise in the care of seniors with complex psychiatric needs would also be considered.

The Senior Psychiatry Division offers evaluation and treatment of older adult patients with a wide range and complexity of illnesses. We work closely with our primary care and specialty care partners. Our clinical staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists and clinical social workers. Our care continuum also includes Spring Harbor Hospital and Maine Health Behavioral Health, a region-wide comprehensive mental health system. MHMMCP also includes a dedicated 21-bed geriatric/neuropsychiatry inpatient program, P6.

The Emergency Department has 63 beds, including a 6-bed Acute Psychiatry Unit.

In addition to clinical care, we provide a major teaching resource for MHMMC. We train and mentor Psychiatry residents, Geriatric Medicine fellows, Tufts University School of Medicine medical students, and Social Work and Psychology interns. We have a culture of continuous quality improvement and our performance in the areas of safety, quality, and satisfaction are consistently excellent. Physicians are expected to apply for faculty appointment to the Tufts University School of Medicine.

Our psychiatrists enjoy the benefits of a reasonable call schedule, generous time off and CME days, a substantial CME stipend, generous retirement plans, and comprehensive health insurance options.

Maine Health is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America." Maine Health 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 Maine Health Medical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members, Maine Health provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire.

Maine Health offers a Total Rewards package that includes comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

Maine Health Medical Group is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive environment that is welcoming to diverse faculty.

Situated on the Maine coast, Portland offers the best of urban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The area provides four season recreational opportunities, such as skiing, hiking, sailing, and miles of beautiful beaches. Just two hours north of Boston, this is a diverse and vibrant community.

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