Hospital Psychiatrist

State of Maine; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 138,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Work-life balance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Retirement plan

Gym reimbursement

Flexible spending accounts

Parental leave

Student loan forgiveness

Wellness program

Job summary

Riverview Psychiatric Center in Maine seeks a BC/BE Psychiatrist to join our inpatient staff. The role includes forensic psychiatry consultations, collaboration with hospital treatment teams, and teaching opportunities across allied fields with leading experts.

Responsibilities include evaluations, psychopharmacology assessments, and care coordination within the state’s mental health system. The position is Monday–Friday in a state-run facility with opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Possession of a current license to practice medicine in the State of Maine. Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
• Experience as a hospital psychiatrist and treatment of individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and co‑morbid substance use disorders.
• Forensic psychiatry training or experience in forensic settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide forensic psychiatry consultative services to hospital treatment teams and community partners.
• Evaluate and manage psychiatric care in incarcerated settings and support transitions across state mental health services.
• Engage in teaching opportunities and interdisciplinary collaboration with clinical directors and allied fields.

Skills

Medical license

Hospital psychiatry experience

Forensic psychiatry training

Education

Medical degree (MD/DO)

Job description

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Riverview Psychiatric Center

Open Date: 10/28/2026

Close Date: 11/11/2026

Job Class Code: 4180
Grade: 60
Salary: $100.21- $138.89 per hour*

* These rates are inclusive of a $7.24/hour salary adjustment and $0.60 per hour institutional stipend*

Currently, this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.

Riverview Psychiatric Center (RPC) seeks a BC/BE Psychiatrist to join our staff. This is a Monday through Friday position providing care to patients based out of a state-run, inpatient facility. The hired candidate will provide a variety of forensic psychiatry consultative services in the hospital and with community partners in collaboration with the Clinical Director. This new position is an interesting mix of: serving as a consultant to hospital-based treatment teams to offer treatment recommendations to restore patients competency to stand trial; psychiatric evaluations and psychopharmacology assessments of patients in incarcerated settings who have been or may be referred to the Department of Health and Human Services; assisting in care management across transitions of agencies and facilities within the state’s mental health system; and coordination with and coverage for our Outpatient Services team. Teaching opportunities are available across allied fields and numerous educational opportunities including with leading experts are also available.

MINIMUMQUALIFICATIONS: Possession of a current license to practice medicine in the State of Maine and American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Must have experience as a hospital psychiatrist and experience in treating individuals with serious and persistent mental illness and co-morbid substance abuse disorders. Forensic psychiatry training and/or experience working in forensic settings preferred.

LICENSING/REGISTRATION/CERTIFICATIONREQUIREMENTS: Current license to practice medicine in the State of Maine. Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. SPECIAL NOTE: As a condition of employment, each employee must maintain all necessary clinical privileges to practice medicine in that employee’s position as determined by the respective medical staff and the superintendent of the facility.

Benefits of working for the State of Maine:

• Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,213.60 - $14,369.04 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
  • Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
• Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.06% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
• Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
• Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
• Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid office.
• Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including non-birthing parents and adoptive parents—receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.
• Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
• Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

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