Psychiatrist - Outpatient & Partial Hospitalization Program - Biddeford

Description

MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH) is seeking a full-time (1.0 FTE) psychiatrist to join our team inBiddeford, Maine, with a unique opportunity to work across two levels of care. The position includes:

• 2 days per weekat ourPartial Hospitalization Program (PHP)located at235 Main Street, and
• 3 days per weekin ourAmbulatory Outpatient Program, part of ourCertified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC)for York County, located at 2Springbrook Drive.

This hybrid role offers the opportunity to provide both intensive, short-term psychiatric care and longer-term outpatient treatment within a collaborative, multidisciplinary environment.

About the Partial Hospitalization Program (PHP):
The PHP bridges the gap between inpatient and outpatient care, offering an alternative to hospitalization for individuals who require more intensive treatment than traditional outpatient visits. The program provides:

• Structured, group-based therapy focused on emotional regulation, cognitive restructuring, and wellness
• Individualized treatment planning with specific tracks and lengths of stay
• A dedicatedtrack for individuals with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
• A multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, social workers, and nurses
• A focus on reducing psychiatric symptoms and preventing inpatient hospitalization

The selected psychiatrist willlead the interdisciplinary PHP team, conduct psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and guide treatment planning in collaboration with primary care clinicians and psychiatric nursing staff.

About the Outpatient Program:
The MHBH Ambulatory Outpatient Program in Biddeford is a key component of ourCCBHC model, which ensures timely access to comprehensive, coordinated behavioral health services for individuals and families in York County. Services include:

• Psychiatric evaluation and medication management
• Individual & family therapy, peer support services, and care coordination
• Trauma-informed, recovery-oriented approaches
• Support for co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions
• Telehealth and hybrid care options

Position Highlights:

• Full-time, hybrid role across PHP and outpatient settings
• Multidisciplinary, team-based care model
• Opportunities for teaching, supervision, and academic affiliation through Tufts University School of Medicine
• Competitive compensation and full benefits package

Qualifications:

• MD or DO with board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
• Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Maine
• Experience or interest in partial hospitalization, co-occurring disorders, or integrated care preferred
• Strong commitment to collaborative, patient-centered care

MaineHealth Behavioral Health (MHBH), a MaineHealth member, is Northern New England's leading integrated behavioral healthcare system. It serves predominantly southern, western, central and Mid-Coast Maine, and is composed of southern Maine's only nonprofit psychiatric hospital, outpatient treatment, crisis services, as well as 5 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.

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.

To learn more about our system please visit www.mainehealth.org and our benefits page.

For more information, please contact Donna Lafean, Physician and APP Recruiter at donna.lafean@mainehealth.org