Physician - Psychiatry 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

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