Academic Psychiatrist - General Adult & Faculty

AOIA; Hagerstown (MD); Hybrid; USD 315,000 - 385,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

CME allowance

Malpractice coverage

Paid Time Off

Job summary

Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown, MD seeks a Psychiatrist for a General Adult and Faculty role. The position offers a base salary of $350,000 with a $50,000 sign-on and up to $50,000 relocation.

A Monday–Friday 8 AM–4 PM schedule includes inpatient, outpatient, and consult psychiatry, with teaching time and a growing residency program. The role supports a full spectrum of care, including acute inpatient units, crisis stabilization, and telehealth, complemented by a comprehensive benefits

Responsibilities

• Inpatient and acute services including 12-bed Adult Acute Psychiatry Unit and Crisis Stabilization Unit for withdrawal and stabilization
• Consult-Liaison Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine consults
• Outpatient services including Behavioral Health Urgent Care, IOP, and telehealth psychiatry
• Academic role with supervision of residents and medical students and 0.1 FTE teaching time

Job description

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

Contact Information

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