Research Director, Department of Psychiatry, MaineHealth Behavioral Health

MaineHealth Behavioral Health is seeking a full-time Research Director to strategically lead and foster a growing department and system-wide research enterprise, mentor emerging talent, and create partnerships that elevate behavioral health research on a regional and national stage. Position Highlights: Collaborates closely with the Chief, MaineHealth Behavioral Health / Chair, Department of Psychiatry to advance all departmental missions Provides strategic leadership for research across MaineHealth Behavioral Health and the Department of Psychiatry Oversees, supervises, and mentors research leaders, faculty, fellows, residents, and medical students in research and scholarly activities Ensures compliance with ethical, regulatory, and institutional research standards Maintains an active independent research program while prioritizing the growth of departmental research capacity Develops and implements innovative strategies to promote faculty research productivity and achievement Builds and sustains a diverse portfolio of research projects, engaging faculty and trainees across the department Identifies, secures, and maintains extramural funding from governmental and non-governmental sources Serves as the department’s research representative and works to leverage research opportunities within MaineHealth Behavioral Health, MaineHealth Institute for Research, Tufts University, and the broader MaineHealth community Represents the Department of Psychiatry at national governmental and non-governmental organizations to expand research partnerships Plays a key role in faculty, staff, and trainee recruitment, with emphasis on research excellence and growth

Doctoral degree (MD, PhD, PsyD, ScD, DrPH) in relevant discipline.

Eight or more years of applicable experience within the field and discipline. Completion of post-doctoral training or research fellowship. Additional Skills/Requirements Required: Excellent written and verbal skills as demonstrated by a strong record of scientific publications and presentations.

Eligible or at rank of Associate Professor or Full Professor. Must possess a working knowledge of federal regulations, compliance policy, and human subjects protections as they relate to the conduct of a wide variety of research projects. Demonstrated experience in administration and the supervision of research team members.

Additional Skills/Requirements Preferred: Advanced statistical training with working knowledge of multiple analytic programs (SPSS, SAS, R, Stata, Excel, etc.). Portland, Maine is situated on the Maine coast and offers an exceptional quality of life, blending coastal charm with a vibrant, growing city atmosphere. Known for its award-winning food scene, scenic waterfront, and access to year-round outdoor recreation—from beaches and boating to hiking and skiing—Portland provides an ideal setting to live and work.

With a strong sense of community, excellent schools, and easy access to Boston and beyond, it’s consistently recognized as one of the best places to live in New England. 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 more than 2,000 employed clinicians working together through the MaineHealth Medical Group.

With approximately 24,000 care team members, MaineHealth provides preventive care, diagnosis and treatment to 1.1 million residents in Maine and New Hampshire. MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources—so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization. Any offer of employment will depend on qualifications such as skills, relevant experience, education, certifications, and other job-related factors. The base range is an estimate and does not reflect the full value of our total compensation package.

The pay range for this position is $154,211 to $208,624 per year. In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offers comprehensive benefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and, where applicable, shift differentials or other incentives. If you have questions about this role, please contact Maggie McGauley, Executive Recruiter, at maggie.mcgauley@mainehealth.org.