Hospital Psychiatrist

Riverview Psychiatric Center; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 138,000 - 191,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13 paid holidays

12 days sick leave

3+ weeks vacation leave annually

Health insurance coverage (State of ME

Dental insurance

Retirement plan – MainePERS

Gym membership reimbursement

Flexible Spending Accounts

Public Service Student Loan Forgiv​e​d

Parental leave

Job summary

Riverview Psychiatric Center (RPC) in Maine seeks a BC/BE Psychiatrist to join our staff. The role involves hospital-based consultations, evaluations in incarcerated settings, and care coordination across the state mental health system. Teaching opportunities are available with allied fields.

Minimum qualifications include a Maine medical license and ABPN certification; hospital psychiatry experience and forensic background are preferred. Visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Qualifications

• Current license to practice medicine in Maine and ABPN certification.
• Experience as a hospital psychiatrist.
• Forensic psychiatry training/experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a consultant to hospital-based treatment teams to offer treatment recommendations.
• Perform psychiatric evaluations and psychopharmacology assessments of patients in incarcerated settings referred to DHHS.
• Assist in care management across transitions of agencies and facilities within the state’s mental health system.
• Coordinate with and cover for the Outpatient Services team.

Skills

Hospital psychiatry

Forensic psychiatry

Education

ABPN certification

Job description

Job Overview

Riverview Psychiatric Center (RPC) seeks a BC/BE Psychiatrist to join our staff.

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.

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.


• 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.

Minimum Qualifications

• 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/Certification Requirements

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

No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—\"Dirigo\" or \"I lead\"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.

• 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%.


• 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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