Medical Director, Autism & Developmental Disorders

Maine Medical Center; Portland (ME); On-site; USD 284,000 - 347,000; Full time

Job summary

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for the GLCOE in Autism and Developmental Disorders in Portland, Maine. The role combines clinical practice (up to 0.7 FTE) with administrative duties (up to 0.3 FTE) and reports to senior leadership.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, provide clinical leadership, advocate for patient-centered care, and contribute to education of residents and trainees at Tufts University

Qualifications

• MD or DO licensed to practice in Maine.
• Board certified or eligible in Psychiatry & Neurology.
• Current DEA registration.
• Minimum of 3 years clinical experience in child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Teaching, rural psychiatry, and primary care consults experience preferred.
• Commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care.
• Leadership experience in psychiatry or related healthcare setting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee clinical operations of the practice(s) and outreach locations, including budget planning, patient visits, call schedules, and EPIC workflows.
• Direct supervision and management of physicians and advanced practice professionals; focus on patient experience, documentation, and productivity.
• Lead quality and safety initiatives to mitigate risk.
• Partner with leadership to grow and expand clinical services across sites; develop recruiting plans when needed.
• Teach and mentor psychiatry residents, pediatric residents, Tufts medical students, and social work/psychology trainees; possible Tufts faculty appointment.
• Develop Associate Medical Directors for leadership growth.

Skills

Leadership

Collaboration

Quality improvement

Patient safety

Knowledge of regulations

Education

MD/DO physician

American Board in Psychiatry & Neurology

Current DEA Registration

Job description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist to serve as Medical Director for the GLCOE in Autism and Developmental Disorders in Portland, Maine. The role combines clinical practice (up to 0.7 FTE) with administrative duties (up to 0.3 FTE) and reports to senior leadership.

The successful candidate will join a multidisciplinary team, provide clinical leadership, advocate for patient-centered care, and contribute to education of residents and trainees at Tufts University