General Psychiatry Residency Program Director - Psychiatrist

Our organization is in search of a full-time (1.0 FTE), fellowship-trained, board-certified Psychiatrist to become a part of the Psychiatry Department at our medical center in Portland, Maine. This position presents a distinctive hybrid opportunity that merges leadership responsibilities with clinical practice.

The chosen candidate will take on the role of General Psychiatry Residency Program Director (0.5 FTE) while also engaging in psychiatric clinical care (0.5 FTE). This role caters to a diverse patient demographic across both rural and urban settings.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a psychiatrist with an interest in academic leadership, with the potential for future involvement in additional academic and administrative capacities.

The General Psychiatry residency program at our medical center integrates the intellectual and physical resources of an academic teaching hospital with the patient base and public health commitment of a large community hospital and mental health center. In addition to the General Adult Psychiatry Training Track, our residency program features a General Psychiatry/Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Integrated Training Track, along with a Rural Psychiatry Training Track. Our training sites also include a free-standing 100-bed psychiatric hospital and a comprehensive mental health organization serving the region. Our medical center also houses the state's only pediatric tertiary care center and Level 1 Trauma Center.

We maintain an academic partnership with Tufts University School of Medicine, providing an enriching environment for patient care and academic engagement. Residents participate in teaching medical students from Tufts and the nearby University of New England. They are also actively involved in departmental governance and decision-making, contributing to department retreats, quality improvement initiatives, and holding formal representation on departmental committees.

We are committed to advancing the practice of psychiatry in New England, particularly in Maine. We offer unique options for rural psychiatry rotations alongside community-based training experiences in Portland. We take pride in our program and celebrate the achievements of our graduating residents.

Our medical center is a nationally recognized academic institution with a rich history of exceptional and innovative residency and fellowship programs. We are authorized to train over 400 trainees across 17 ACGME-accredited residency programs, 19 ACGME-accredited fellowship programs, and two rural tracks. Our culture emphasizes continuous quality improvement, and we consistently excel in safety, quality, and satisfaction metrics. Physicians are encouraged to apply for faculty appointments at Tufts University School of Medicine.

The Program Director holds full responsibility, authority, and accountability for the administration and operations of the program; teaching and scholarly activities; resident recruitment and selection; evaluation, promotion, and discipline; supervision; and faculty development. This role involves creating and maintaining a training plan that aligns with ACGME Common and Program-Specific Requirements, ensuring that all program aspects meet accreditation standards. There are ample opportunities for growth and development in teaching experiences, collaborating with both residents and medical students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from an Allopathic or Osteopathic Medical School, with completion of an internship and psychiatric residency and/or fellowship training.
• Current or eligible licensure as a physician by the Maine Board of Licensure in Medicine.
• Current certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.
• Current DEA Registration Certificate.
• Specialized expertise in Psychiatry with a minimum of three years of documented educational and/or administrative experience.

This position offers:

• A competitive compensation package that includes a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, reimbursement for CME expenses, and malpractice insurance.
• Benefits such as Paid Time Off, CME time, retirement with employer matching, medical, dental, vision, life/disability insurance, paid family leave, wellness programs, and more.

Portland, Maine: As the largest metropolitan area in Maine, Portland is located two hours north of Boston. With a population exceeding 525,000, it is the state's most renowned city. Forbes.com has recognized it as one of the Top Ten Most Livable Cities, while GQ.com has named it one of the Coolest Small Cities in America. Ideal for families and young professionals, Portland boasts exceptional dining, lifestyles, and recreational activities. Attractions include the historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House, and six iconic lighthouses. The neighborhoods are inviting, featuring many beautiful homes. Public and private schools are of high quality, and transportation is dependable. The area offers a variety of outdoor activities year-round, including sailing, kayaking, hiking, mountain biking, snowshoeing, and skiing at one of 14 ski resorts in the region.

Our organization, a member of a larger health system, is the leading integrated behavioral healthcare provider in Northern New England. It primarily serves southern, western, central, and Mid-Coast Maine, comprising the only nonprofit psychiatric hospital in southern Maine, outpatient treatment, crisis services, and five ACT teams. This fully integrated and expanding behavioral healthcare system serves as a regional and national model for addressing serious mental health challenges.

For more information about our system, please explore our website and benefits page.