About The Position

The Department of Psychiatry at MaineHealth 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 MaineHealth 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.

Requirements

  • Fellowship-trained and board-certified in Geriatric or Neuropsychiatry.
  • Demonstrated interest and expertise in the care of seniors with complex psychiatric needs.

Responsibilities

  • Provide evaluation and treatment of older adult patients with complex psychiatric needs.
  • Collaborate with primary care and specialty care partners.
  • Train and mentor Psychiatry residents, Geriatric Medicine fellows, medical students, and interns.
  • Participate in continuous quality improvement initiatives.

Benefits

  • Reasonable call schedule.
  • Generous time off and CME days.
  • Substantial CME stipend.
  • Generous retirement plans.
  • Comprehensive health insurance options.

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What This Job Offers

Job Type

Full-time

Career Level

Senior

Industry

Hospitals

Education Level

Ph.D. or professional degree

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