Psychiatrist (general Adult + Faculty)

Psychiatrist - General Adult + Faculty

Meritus Medical Center | Hagerstown, MD

$350,000 Salary + $50,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation

Position Highlights

• $350K base salary

• $50K sign-on bonus

• Up to $50K relocation assistance

• Monday-Friday schedule (8 AM - 4 PM)

• Mix of inpatient, outpatient, and consult psychiatry

• Dedicated faculty time (0.1 FTE) for teaching

• Growing psychiatry residency program

• Comprehensive benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, and PTO

Clinical Practice

This role provides a varied psychiatry practice across multiple care settings:

Inpatient & Acute Services

• 12-bed Adult Acute Psychiatry Unit (voluntary & involuntary)

• 6-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit for substance use withdrawal and stabilization

• Consult-Liaison Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine consults

• Psychiatric ED consult service with dedicated behavioral health social workers

Outpatient Services

• Behavioral Health Urgent Care

• Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

• Therapy services with 10 FTE licensed mental health clinicians

• Telehealth psychiatry

Patient Population

Treat adults with a full spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including:

• Major Depressive Disorder

• Bipolar Disorder

• Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

• Anxiety disorders

• Substance Use Disorders

• Functional Neurologic Disorders

Care commonly involves management of suicidal ideation, psychosis, mania, substance withdrawal, capacity evaluations, and medication/psychotherapy management.

Typical Clinical Volume

• Inpatient: 6-12 patients daily

• Consult-Liaison: 4-6 patients daily

• Addiction consults: 3-4 patients daily

• Crisis Stabilization Unit: ~3 patients daily

• Outpatient: 1-hour new visits, 15-30-minute follow-ups

Academic & Faculty Role

Join a growing academic psychiatry department with:

• 8 psychiatrists and 2 nurse practitioners

• 5 psychiatry residents per class

• Clinical supervision of residents and medical students

• Opportunities for didactics, lectures, advising, research, and committee participation

Faculty receive protected educational time (0.1 FTE) for teaching responsibilities.

Schedule & Call

• Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

• At-home weekday call (at most once per week)

• Weekend call rotation ~every 6 weeks

• Resident call coverage expanding beginning Summer 2026

Strong Clinical Support

• 24/7 Emergency Psychiatric Services team covering the ED

• Case management and social work support across inpatient and consult services

• Dedicated outpatient psychotherapy staff

• Collaborative team of psychiatrists, APPs, and trainees

About Meritus Health

Meritus Health is a mission-driven regional health system expanding behavioral health services across Maryland. The organization supports a growing academic environment with the upcoming Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, launched in 2025, and additional residency programs in development.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

• 401(k) with employer match

• Generous Paid Time Off

• CME allowance

• Malpractice coverage

• Life and disability insurance

• Financial planning resources

Why Hagerstown?

Located in Washington County-one of Maryland's fastest-growing regions-Hagerstown offers:

• Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore

• Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks

• A vibrant arts community including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra