Physician - Psychiatry Inpatient Adult (Hagerstown)

Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist Brook Lane Hospital | Hagerstown, MD $335,000 Salary + $250,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 RelocationPosition Highlights$335K base salary$250K sign-on bonusUp to $50K relocation assistance7 on / 7 off schedule (10-hour days)Manageable caseload (~15 patients)Strong multidisciplinary supportTeaching opportunities with psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA programsFull benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, PTO, and health coveragePractice Details27-bed Adult Inpatient Unit (average census ~21)Average length of stay:Voluntary: ~6 daysInvoluntary: ~8 daysAdmissions/Discharges: ~6 per week eachCommon diagnoses:SuicidalityAcute psychosisManiaDepression with suicidal ideationSchizophrenia-spectrum disordersSubstance-induced psychiatric conditionsDual diagnosis prevalence: ~55% of admissions involve co-occurring substance use disorderTeam-Based CareWork alongside a comprehensive multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including:Nurses & Mental Health AssociatesSocial Workers & Case ManagersTherapists and PsychologistsSubstance Use CounselorsDischarge Coordination TeamMedical Consult ServicesComplex cases (treatment-resistant depression, severe mania, psychosis, dual diagnosis, and medical comorbidities) are managed in a highly structured inpatient setting with rapid psychiatric and medical evaluation and evidence-based treatment protocols.Schedule & Call7 on / 7 off schedule (10-hour shifts)1 night per week call1 in 6 weekendsDaytime on-call coverage 8 AM – 5 PM for ED referral screenings and urgent inpatient needsSafety & SupportCPI-trained staff with non-violent de-escalation protocolsRestraints used only as a last resort for safetyDuress panic buttons for staffSecurity rounding on all inpatient unitsAcademic & System GrowthMeritus Health and Brook Lane provide one of the largest behavioral health networks in the region, including:80 inpatient behavioral health bedsPsychiatry residency training programResidential crisis care and day treatment programsSchool-based mental health servicesExpanding outpatient, telehealth, and substance use treatment servicesThe Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine is launched in 2025, creating additional teaching and academic collaboration opportunities.BenefitsHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with company matchGenerous PTOCME allowanceMalpractice insuranceTuition reimbursement and education assistanceLife and disability insuranceEmployee wellness resources and counseling supportWhy Hagerstown?Located in Washington County—one of Maryland’s fastest-growing regions— Hagerstown offers:Easy access to Washington, DC and BaltimoreOutdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parksHistoric charm, arts, and cultural attractions including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony OrchestraHappy to Help At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.Job SummaryRequisition Number: PHYSI015045Job Category: Physician/Mid-Level ProviSchedule: Full-Time