FACULTY PSYCHIATRIST AND DIRECTOR OF THE ELECTROCONVULSIVETHERAPY SERVICE, DIVISION OF SENIOR PSYCHIATRY

The Department of Psychiatry at MaineHealth

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.

The

Senior Psychiatry Division offers evaluation and treatment of older

adult patients with a wide range and complexity of illnesses. We

work closely with primary care and specialty care colleagues across

a shared EMR. Clinical staff includes psychiatrists, psychologists,

nurses and social workers. Our care continuum also includes the

100-bed Spring Harbor Hospital and MaineHealth Behavioral Health,

our system-wide mental health service. MHMMCP also includes P6, a

dedicated 21-bed geriatric / neuropsychiatry inpatient program. The

Emergency Department has 63 beds, including a 6-bed Acute

Psychiatry Unit. Electroconvulsive therapy is provided to

inpatients and outpatients at Maine Medical Center Portland as well

as other system locations.

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.

MaineHealth is a not-for-profit integrated health system whose

vision is, “Working together so our communities are the healthiest

in America.” MaineHealth 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 MaineHealth Medical Group. With approximately

22,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care,

diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New

Hampshire. MaineHealth offers a Total Rewards package that includes

comprehensive and competitive benefits, along with programs and

resources to meet the diverse needs of our workforce.

MaineHealth 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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