Physician - Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist

Description

The Department of Psychiatry at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center (MHMMC) and the MaineHealth Medical Group seek a board-certified Psychiatrist to join our Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Service in Portland. Successful candidates will be gifted clinician-educators committed to identifying and treating psychiatric illness and substance use disorders in an inpatient medical setting, and excited to work with a team of like-minded colleagues.

The Consultation Liaison (C/L) Psychiatry Service at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland (MHMMCP) is an interdisciplinary team comprised of Psychiatrists, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, Nurses and learners. We provide consultation services to MHMMCP inpatients. Candidates will join our inpatient hospital psychiatric team, with responsibilities on the Consultation Liaison service and the Acute Psychiatric Unit in the Emergency Department. Our service is highly valued by colleagues and stakeholders. In addition to clinical care, the C/L Psychiatry Service is a major teaching resource for MaineHealth Maine Medical Center. We provide training experiences for adult psychiatry residents, Tufts University School of Medicine and other medical students, and trainees in other fields. We have a culture of continuous quality improvement and our performance in the areas of safety, quality, and satisfaction are consistently excellent.

The Emergency Department at Maine Medical Center comprises 63 beds, including an embedded 6-bed secure Acute Psychiatry Unit. 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. Physicians are expected to apply for faculty appointment to the Tufts University School of Medicine.

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.

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. Enjoy an abundance of rich cultural opportunities and great schools in a safe community environment. Just two hours north of Boston, this is an exceptionally diverse and vibrant community.

MaineHealth Medical Group is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive environment that is welcoming to diverse faculty.

To learn more about our system, please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

Interested candidates may submit a cover letter and CV to Linda Wiley at linda.wiley@mainehealth.org.