Psychiatrist (General Adult + Faculty)

Job Description

Job Description

Position: Psychiatrist - General Adult + Faculty

Location: Hagerstown, MD

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

Position Highlights

• Base Salary: $350,000
• Sign-On Bonus: $50,000
• Relocation Assistance: Up to $50,000
• Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
• Practice Mix: Inpatient, outpatient, and consult psychiatry
• Dedicated Faculty Time: 0.1 FTE for teaching
• Residency Program: Growing psychiatry residency
• Comprehensive Benefits: Includes CME, malpractice insurance, retirement plans, and PTO

Clinical Practice

This position encompasses a diverse psychiatry practice across various care environments:

• Inpatient & Acute Services:
  • 12-bed Adult Acute Psychiatry Unit (both voluntary and involuntary)
  • 6-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit for substance use withdrawal and stabilization
  • Consult-Liaison Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine consultations
  • Psychiatric ED consultation service supported by dedicated behavioral health social workers
• Outpatient Services:
  • Behavioral Health Urgent Care
  • Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
  • Therapy services provided by 10 full-time licensed mental health clinicians
  • Telehealth psychiatry options

Patient Population

Provide care for adults experiencing a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including:

• Major Depressive Disorder
• Bipolar Disorder
• Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
• Anxiety disorders
• Substance Use Disorders
• Functional Neurologic Disorders

Clinical responsibilities often involve managing 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: Approximately 3 patients daily
• Outpatient: 1-hour new visits, 15-30 minute follow-ups

Academic & Faculty Role

Become part of a developing academic psychiatry department that includes:

• 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 involvement
• Faculty members receive protected educational time (0.1 FTE) for teaching duties

Schedule & Call

• Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
• At-home weekday call (maximum once per week)
• Weekend call rotation approximately every 6 weeks
• Resident call coverage expanding starting Summer 2026

Strong Clinical Support

• 24/7 Emergency Psychiatric Services team available for ED coverage
• Case management and social work support across inpatient and consult services
• Dedicated outpatient psychotherapy staff
• Collaborative team of psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and trainees

About Our Organization

We are a mission-driven regional health system focused on expanding behavioral health services throughout Maryland. Our organization fosters a growing academic environment with the upcoming launch of a new School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2025 and additional residency programs in development.

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) plan with employer matching
• Generous Paid Time Off
• CME allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• Financial planning resources

Why Hagerstown?

Situated in Washington County, one of Maryland's rapidly growing areas, Hagerstown offers:

• Convenient access to Washington, DC, and Baltimore
• Outdoor recreational opportunities along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks
• A vibrant arts scene, featuring the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra