Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist
Description
MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) seeks a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist to join their growing behavioral health team in Biddeford. The role involves providing psychiatric consultation to the medical/surgical units.
About the role
This role is part of a large, well-established Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Service at Maine Medical Center (MMC) Portland, consisting of fellowship-trained C-L psychiatrists and experienced APPs. Integration with the Portland-based team includes access to educational activities such as interdisciplinary teaching, case conferences, quality improvement, and scholarly activities. Collaboration with the MMC Portland Department of Psychiatry residency and Tufts Medical School students is also available, offering opportunities to teach.
Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric consultation to medical/surgical units
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams
- Teach and participate in educational activities
- Assess and manage co-occurring medical, psychiatric, and substance use disorders
Requirements
- Graduate of Allopathic or Osteopathic Medical School
- Completion of internship and psychiatric residency and/or fellowship training
- Current or eligible license as a physician by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine
- Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or eligible for examination
- 3+ years' experience inclusive of residency and/or fellowship training preferred
Qualifications
- Meet other credentialing criteria defined in medical staff by-laws
Skills
- Ability to work in a team environment
- Strong communication skills
- Experience with co-occurring disorders
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package including sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- CME expense reimbursement
- Malpractice insurance
- Paid Time Off
- CME time
- Retail options with employer contributions
- Medical, dental, vision, life/disability coverage