Psychiatrist (General Adult + Faculty)

Job Description

Job Description

General Adult Psychiatrist with Faculty Responsibilities

Our organization is seeking a dedicated psychiatrist in Hagerstown, MD.

Compensation Package

• Base salary of $350,000

• Sign-on bonus of $50,000

• Relocation assistance up to $50,000

• Work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM

• Involvement in inpatient, outpatient, and consultative psychiatry

• Allocated faculty time (0.1 FTE) for educational duties

• Participation in a developing psychiatry residency program

• Comprehensive benefits package including CME, malpractice insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

Clinical Responsibilities

This position encompasses a diverse psychiatric practice across various settings:

Inpatient & Acute Care Services

• 12-bed Adult Acute Psychiatry Unit (both voluntary and involuntary admissions)

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

• Consult-Liaison Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine consultations

• Psychiatric emergency department consultation service with dedicated behavioral health social workers

Outpatient Services

• Behavioral Health Urgent Care

• Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

• Therapeutic services provided by 10 full-time licensed mental health clinicians

• Telepsychiatry services available

Patient Demographics

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

Care typically involves managing suicidal thoughts, psychosis, mania, substance withdrawal, capacity assessments, and medication/psychotherapy integration.

Typical Clinical Workload

• Inpatient: 6-12 patients per day

• Consult-Liaison: 4-6 patients per day

• Addiction consultations: 3-4 patients per day

• Crisis Stabilization Unit: approximately 3 patients per day

• Outpatient: 1-hour initial visits, 15-30 minute follow-up appointments

Academic and Faculty Engagement

Become part of a vibrant academic psychiatry department that includes:

• 8 psychiatrists and 2 nurse practitioners

• 5 psychiatry residents per training cohort

• Clinical supervision of residents and medical students

• Opportunities for didactic teaching, lectures, advising, research, and committee involvement

Faculty members are granted protected educational time (0.1 FTE) for teaching obligations.

Work Schedule & On-Call Duties

• Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

• At-home weekday on-call duties (maximum once per week)

• Weekend on-call rotation approximately every 6 weeks

• Expansion of resident call coverage starting Summer 2026

Robust Clinical Support

• 24/7 Emergency Psychiatric Services team available for ED coverage

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

• Dedicated outpatient psychotherapy team

• Collaborative environment with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and trainees

About Our Organization

We are a mission-focused regional health system expanding our behavioral health services throughout Maryland. Our organization fosters a growing academic atmosphere with the upcoming establishment of a new School of Osteopathic Medicine, set to launch in 2025, along with additional residency programs in the pipeline.

Employee Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer matching

• Generous paid time off policy

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance

• Malpractice insurance coverage

• Life and disability insurance options

• Financial planning resources available

Why Choose Hagerstown?

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

• Convenient access to Washington, DC, and Baltimore

• Outdoor activities along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks

• A lively arts scene featuring the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra