Clinical Psychologist - Department of Psychiatry

Description

The Department of Psychiatry at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland is seeking a licensed Clinical Psychologist to work in a multidisciplinary team specializing in the evaluation and treatment of older adults and the specific challenges that they face. This is a professional position providing psychological assessments, consultations, and/or treatment, as indicated, as well as providing supervision of residents, psychology trainees, and other students in the Department of Psychiatry. This position would allow for both short-term and longer-term psychological treatment. Knowledge of ACT, DBT, and CBT-I would be beneficial, as would a comfort with working with patients in the early phases of neurocognitive disorders and their families. The schedule will be a hybrid of remote and on-site work.

Desired Qualifications & Experience:

• 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: 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. Requires a minimum of two years of clinical experience.
• Necessary personal and interpersonal skills required to conduct individual family and/or group psychotherapy sessions with patients and their families, as well as to work effectively as a member of the health care team.

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.

Ideal for families and young professionals, the Greater Portland area offers exceptional foods, lifestyles, and activities. Attractions include its historic Old Port district, craft microbreweries, the Portland Museum of Art, Victoria Mansion, Wadsworth-Longfellow House and six classic lighthouses. Public and private schools are excellent. Transportation is reliable, and there are many four-season outdoor activities to enjoy, from sailing and kayaking to hiking, mountain biking and snowshoeing to skiing at one of 14 Maine-area ski resorts.

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 Linda Wiley, Physician & APP Recruiter, at linda.wiley@mainehealth.org.