Description
Pediatric Psychologist – Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Location: 66 Bramhall St, Portland, ME
Schedule: FT .9 FTE
Req#: 62075
The Department of Psychiatry at MaineHealth Behavioral Health located Maine Medical Center Portland (MHMMCP) is seeking a Clinical Pediatric Psychologist to join a community-focused practice serving both rural and urban population. Successful candidates will be gifted clinician-educators committed to improving the lives of children and adolescents, and excited to work with a team of like-minded colleagues.
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Division offers evaluation and treatment of pediatric 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 organization. MHMMCP also includes the Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital, the state’s only pediatric tertiary care center and only Level 1 Trauma Center. 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 Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellows, Psychiatry residents, Pediatrics residents, Tufts University School of Medicine medical students, and Social Work and Psychology practicum students and postdoctoral fellows. We have a culture of education, with an expectation that Psychologists will apply for faculty appointment to the Tufts University School of Medicine.
This doctoral level position is responsible for the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents. They will work collaboratively with other healthcare professionals to coordinate comprehensive care. The patient mix includes referrals from the community as well as from acute care settings, such as inpatient psychiatry, inpatient pediatrics, and emergency departments. Teaching residents, medical students, and other learners is as requested by the Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Program Director.
Schedule: Full-time, 36 hours per week
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Requires professional level of knowledge in Clinical psychology which is equivalent to that which is acquired through the completion of a Doctoral program, accredited by The American Psychological Association
- License/Certifications: Licensed as a Psychologist by the State of Maine. Current license as a Psychologist by the Board of Examiners of Psychologists of Maine.
- Experience: Requires a comprehensive understanding of all the procedures and systems used within a clinical psychology setting as well as high levels of proficiency in performing psychological assessment, treatment and consultation normally acquired in a minimum of three years of experience. A minimum of two years of clinical experience is preferred. Prior experience working with pediatric patients who have complex medical histories is desirable. Skills in the treatment of OCD and Tic disorders is required.
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.
MHBH, a MaineHealth member, is Northern New England’s leading integrated behavioral healthcare system, serving predominantly southern, western, central, and Mid-Coast Maine. It is composed of southern Maine’s only nonprofit psychiatric hospital, eight multidisciplinary outpatient clinics, crisis services, crisis stabilization units, partial hospital and intensive outpatient treatment, as well as four ACT teams. This fully integrated and growing system of behavioral healthcare makes it a regional and national model for treating people with serious mental health issues.
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 visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.
Interested candidates may send a cover letter and CV to Sarah Evan, Physician & APP Recruiter, at sarah.evan@mainehealth.org
