Medical Director - Autism and Developmental Disorders (GLCOE)

MaineHealth•Portland, ME

2d•Onsite

About The Position

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for the MaineHealth Glickman Lauder Center of Excellence in Autism and Developmental Disorders (GLCOE) in Portland, Maine. The role combines clinical practice, up to 0.7 FTE, with 0.3 FTE of administrative duties. The Medical Director joins the MaineHealth Behavioral Health provider team and works closely with the Senior Director Medical Affairs – Physician & APP Services, the GLCOE Clinical Director, and the Senior Director of DD Services. GLCOE provides specialized treatment and education for children, teens, and adults with autism and/or intellectual disability who experience behavioral health challenges that may benefit from specialized, team-based care. Its team uses evidence-based approaches to support emotional and behavioral needs in an environment designed for comfort, safety, and success. The Medical Director oversees clinical operations, directly supervises physicians and advanced practice professionals, promotes quality and safety initiatives, and helps plan and expand services and recruitment. The position also has a significant educational role, including teaching and mentoring trainees, and includes a Tufts University School of Medicine faculty appointment. The annual base salary range at 1.0 FTE is $315,750. Total compensation may include, based on eligibility, recruitment payments, relocation assistance, productivity incentives, and quality incentives.

Requirements

Current or eligible physician licensure (MD or DO) from the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine.
Board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, or eligible for examination as documented by written evidence.
Current DEA Registration Certificate.
At least 3 years of clinical experience in child and adolescent psychiatry.
Strong commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.
Previous applicable leadership experience in psychiatry or a related healthcare setting.
Strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills.
Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.
Expertise in quality improvement, patient safety, and evidence-based practices.
In-depth knowledge of healthcare regulations, patient care standards, and hospital operations.
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to implement practical solutions in a high-pressure environment.

Nice To Haves

Experience or interest in teaching medical students.
Experience or interest in rural psychiatry.
Ability to perform primary care consultations.

Responsibilities

Oversee clinical operations of the practice and associated outreach locations in collaboration with administrative leadership and care team leaders, including budget planning, patient visits and call schedules, clinical protocols, and EPIC workflows.
Directly oversee and manage physicians and advanced practice professionals, focusing on patient experience, professionalism, documentation and coding/billing compliance, productivity, mentoring and onboarding, peer review, annual performance reviews, and access.
Promote quality improvement projects and implement safety programs to mitigate risk.
Work with MaineHealth Behavioral Health and MaineHealth Medical Group to grow and expand clinical services where strategically important or clinically necessary.
Recruit actively or develop recruiting plans for all sites.
Teach and mentor psychiatry residents, pediatric residents, Tufts University School of Medicine medical students, and Social Work and Psychology trainees.
Develop Associate Medical Directors to reach their potential for effective leadership.