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Riverview Psychiatric Center

Open Date: 04/01/2026

Close Date: Open Continuously

Job Class Code: 5125
Grade: 34
Salary: $43.29 - $58.21 per hour*

* These rates are inclusive of a $6.20/hour salary adjustment and $0.60 per hour institutional stipend*

Primary Responsibilities:

The psychologist will be responsible for conducting or overseeing psychological assessments and psychotherapy interventions aimed at reducing maladaptive behaviors and improving mental wellness in patients. Responsibilities also include evaluating and diagnosing psychological conditions writing comprehensive psychological reports and collaborating with other professionalsincluding social workers nurses direct care staff and educatorsto interpret and communicate assessment results. The psychologist will coordinate and manage psychological services across the facility provide clinical supervision participate in interdisciplinary treatment planning and contribute to policy development and program evaluation. Public outreach and education expert court testimony and consultation with institutional leadership are also expected as part of the position.

Success in this role requires a thorough understanding of modern psychological principles and practices particularly as they relate to testing diagnostic evaluation and therapeutic intervention. The psychologist must have deep knowledge of clinical psychology including the treatment of mental illness and personality disorders as well as familiarity with rehabilitation strategies psychotherapeutic techniques and group processes. The position demands the ability to supervise and coordinate psychology doctoral interns and practicum students effectively to plan and deliver comprehensive training programs and to provide clinical guidance and leadership. Strong interpersonal organizational and written communication skills are essential to meet the demands of this multifaceted role.

Minimum Qualifications:

A Doctorate Degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in Psychology and a minimum of 2 years of experience one year of which may have been an internship.

Licensing Requirements:

Licensed (or license eligible) as a Psychologist as issued by the Maine State Board of Examiners in Psychology.

Why join our team

No matter where you work across Maine state government you find employees who embody our state mottoDirigo or I leadas they provide essential services to Mainers every day. We believe in supporting our workforces health and wellbeing with a valuable total compensation package including:

• Work-Life Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using13 paid holidays12 days of sick leave and3 weeks of vacation leaveannually.Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage The State of Maine pays85%-100%of employee-only premiums ($12845.82 - $15112.76 annual value) depending on salary. Use the chart found on the Premium Rates Office of Employee Health Wellness & Workers Compensation site to determine rates for you and your family including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Dental InsuranceThe State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan The State contributes14.11% of paytowards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
• Parental leaveis one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a childincluding non-birthing parents and adoptive parentsreceivesix weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional unpaid leave may also be available under theFamily and Medical Leave Act.

State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package covering many aspects of wellness. Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness.

Note: Benefits may vary somewhat according to specific collective bargaining agreements and are prorated for anything less than full-time.

If you are unable to complete the online application please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.

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If you are unable to complete the online application please contact the Human Resources representative listed on the job opening you are interested in applying for. They will work with you for an alternative method of submitting.