Physician - Psychiatry General Adult + Faculty

Overview Psychiatrist – General Adult + Faculty | Meritus Medical Center, Hagerstown, MD Position Highlights Base salary: $350K Sign-on bonus: $50K Relocation assistance: up to $50K Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM Practice mix: Inpatient, outpatient, and consult psychiatry Faculty time: 0.1 FTE dedicated 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 approximately 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, Hagerstown offers easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore; outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks; and a vibrant arts community including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra. #J-18808-Ljbffr