Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist in Bangor, Maine
- Visa sponsorship: J-1 waiver, Green card
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This posting does not state an hourly rate. Psychiatrists employed in Maine earn a median of $144.32 an hour (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab), according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics (May 2025) (source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, opens in a new tab).
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About the job
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is seeking a board-certified/board-eligible Psychiatrist to join our Adult Inpatient team in Bangor, Maine. This is an exciting opportunity to practice within a state-of-the-art facility and join one of the most well-respected programs in the state.
J-1 Waiver sponsorship is available , with a pathway to permanent residency (Green Card) supported by experienced immigration counsel.
Position Highlights
- Join and lead an interdisciplinary team known for delivering high-quality psychiatric care
- Provide clinical leadership, teaching, and mentorship to care team members
- Participate in teaching and lecturing opportunities within our Adult Psychiatry Residency Program if desired
- Full-time, on-site position with a Monday – Friday schedule
Compensation Information
- $300,000 - $310,000 annual base salary.
- The compensation range listed reflects the range Northern Light Health anticipates relying on in setting the wages for the position. The range may not necessarily include all additional compensation elements available, including but not limited to call pay, leadership stipends, etc.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee diagnostic evaluations and develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans
- Ensure all therapies and therapeutic activities align with treatment goals
- Conduct initial evaluations, initiate treatment interventions, and provide ongoing care
- Contribute to program development
Why Northern Light Acadia Hospital?
- Comprehensive benefits including generous paid time off, employer-matched retirement plan, and much more
- Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
- Top-tier student loan reimbursement program
- CME allowance to encourage ongoing professional development
- Strong support from interdisciplinary colleagues, experienced staff, and engaged leadership
Northern Light Acadia Hospital is an acute care psychiatric teaching hospital that serves as the central hub for clinical excellence, delivering inpatient and outpatient care for children, adolescents, and adults across Maine. We specialize in the treatment of mental illness and substance use disorders, offering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each individual. Innovative programs include Behavioral Health Home, integrated behavioral health embedded in primary care practices, telehealth psychiatry, a pediatric day treatment program, and a nationally recognized Memory and Aging service dedicated to Alzheimer’s disease, dementia care, and research.
Bangor, Maine is a vibrant small city with easy access to Maine’s spectacular coast, mountains, and lakes. Schools rank among New England’s best with the flagship campus of the University of Maine located in the neighboring town of Orono. Bangor serves as the regional hub for medicine, the arts, and commerce. Bangor International Airport offers direct and one-stop service to most major destinations.
For more information, please contact:
Kayla Rodriguez, CPRP
ProviderCareers@northernlight.org
Call 207.973.5358 or text Adult IP Psych 207.560.0133
From Northern Light Health's job posting, checked Oct 29, 2026. The employer's own page is the final word on requirements and availability.
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About Northern Light Health
Northern Light Health is a health system based in Brewer, Maine, with hospitals, primary care, home care and senior living across Maine.
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