Clinical Pediatric Psychologist - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Description

The Department of Psychiatry atMaineHealth Behavioral Health located Maine Medical Center Portland (MHMMCP) isseekinga Clinical Pediatric Psychologisttojoin a community-focused practice servingbothrural and urbanpopulation.Successful candidates will be gifted clinician-educators committed to improving the lives ofchildrenand 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 rangeand complexityofillnesses. We work closely withour primary care and specialty care partners.Our clinical staff includes psychiatrists,psychologistsand clinical social workers. Our care continuum also includes Spring Harbor Hospital andMaineHealthBehavioral Health, a region-wide comprehensive mental healthorganization. MHMMCPalsoincludes the Barbara Bush Children'sHospital, the state's only pediatrictertiary carecenterandonlyLevel 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 mentorChild and AdolescentPsychiatryfellows,Psychiatry residents,Pediatrics residents, Tufts University School of Medicine medical students,andSocial Work and Psychologypracticum students and postdoctoral fellows. We have a culture ofeducation, with an expectation thatPsychologistswillapplyforfacultyappointmenttothe Tufts University School of Medicine.

This doctoral level positionis responsible forthe assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of children and adolescents.Theywill 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 asinpatient psychiatry, inpatient pediatrics, and emergencydepartments.Teachingresidents, 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 isacquiredthrough 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 ashigh levelsofproficiencyin performing psychological assessment, treatment and consultation normallyacquiredin a minimum of three years of experience.A minimum of two years of clinical experience is preferred. Prior experience working with pediatric patientswho have complex medical histories is desirable. Skills in the treatment of OCD and Tic disordersisrequired.

MaineHealthis a not-for-profit integrated health system whose vision is, "Working together so our communities are the healthiest in America."MaineHealthconsists of nine local health systems, a comprehensive behavioral health care network, diagnostic services, home health agencies, and 1,700 employed clinicians working together through theMaineHealthMedical Group. With approximately 22,000 care team members,MaineHealthprovides preventive care,diagnosisand treatment to1.1 million residentsin Maine and New Hampshire.MaineHealthoffers 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.

Situatedon the Maine coast, Portland offers thebest ofurban sophistication combined with small-town friendliness. The areaprovidesfourseasonrecreational 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 visitwww.mainehealth.organd ourbenefits page.

Interested candidates may send a cover letter and CV to Sarah Evan, Physician & APP Recruiter, at sarah.evan@mainehealth.org