FACULTY PSYCHIATRIST AND DIRECTOR OF THE ELECTROCONVULSIVE THERAPY SERVICE, DIVISION OF SENIOR PSYCH

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. Candidates whose career experience demonstrates interest and expertise in the care of seniors with complex psychiatric needs would also be considered. Strong preference is for a candidate whose ECT credentialling is based on Completion of an Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACGME) ECT training program. 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. 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. To learn more about our system please visitand our benefits page.