Faculty Psychiatrist And Director Electroconvulsive Therapy Service, Division Of Senior P

Overview

The Department of Psychiatry at Maine Health Maine Medical Center Portland (MHMMCP) is seeking a fellowship-trained and board-certified Geriatric or Neuropsychiatrist, additionally trained and experienced in electroconvulsive therapy, to join a tertiary academic practice serving 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.

• Provide clinical care for evaluation and treatment of older adult patients with a wide range and complexity of illnesses within the Senior Psychiatry Division.
• Deliver electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) to inpatients and outpatients at Maine Medical Center Portland and other system locations.
• Collaborate with primary care and specialty care colleagues across a shared EMR to coordinate care.
• Engage in teaching and mentorship for Psychiatry residents, Geriatric Medicine fellows, Tufts University School of Medicine medical students, and Social Work and Psychology interns.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous quality improvement focusing on safety, quality, and satisfaction.
• Pursue and apply for faculty appointment to the Tufts University School of Medicine.

• Fellowship-trained and board-certified in Geriatric Psychiatry or Neuropsychiatry.
• Experience and expertise in electroconvulsive therapy.
• Commitment to teaching and scholarly activity in an academic setting.
• Ability to work within a multidisciplinary team and in a system-wide mental health service environment.

• Reasonable call schedule, generous time off and CME days, a substantial CME stipend.
• Generous retirement plans and comprehensive health insurance options.
• Participation in a major teaching resource for MHMMC with access to a broad clinical and academic network.

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. 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 with comprehensive benefits and resources for 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 urban sophistication with small-town friendliness, year-round recreational opportunities, beaches, and proximity to Boston (about two hours away).

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