Physician - Psychiatry Inpatient Adult

Meritus Medical Center Inc; Bowmans Mill (MD); On-site; USD 320,000 - 360,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Generous PTO

Malpractice insurance

Tuition reimbursement and education

Job summary

Meritus Health seeks an Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist in Hagerstown, MD. Compensation includes $335,000 salary plus a $250,000 sign-on bonus and up to $50,000 relocation. The role features a 7 on/7 off schedule (10-hour days) and strong multidisciplinary support.

Teaching opportunities with psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA programs are available, with full benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, PTO and health coverage. Located in Hagerstown, MD.

Responsibilities

• Provide inpatient psychiatric care in a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
• Manage acute psychosis and depression with suicidal ideation in an inpatient setting.
• Teach psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA students as part of academic growth.

Job description

Brook Lane Main Campus
13121 Brook Lane
Hagerstown, MD 21742, USA

Description

Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist

$335,000 Salary + $250,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation

Position Highlights

• $250K sign-on bonus
• Up to $50K relocation assistance
• 7 on / 7 off schedule (10-hour days)
• Strong multidisciplinary support
• Teaching opportunities with psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA programs
• Full benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, PTO, and health coverage
• Average length of stay:
  • Voluntary: ~6 days
  • Involuntary: ~8 days
• Acute psychosis
• Depression with suicidal ideation
• Substance-induced psychiatric conditions
• Dual diagnosis prevalence: ~55% of admissions involve co-occurring substance use disorder

Team-Based Care

Work alongside a comprehensive multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including:

• Nurses & Mental Health Associates
• Social Workers & Case Managers
• Therapists and Psychologists
• Substance Use Counselors
• Medical Consult Services

Complex cases (treatment-resistant depression, severe mania, psychosis, dual diagnosis, and medical comorbidities) are managed in a highly structured inpatient setting with rapid psychiatric and medical evaluation and evidence-based treatment protocols.

Schedule & Call

• 7 on / 7 off schedule (10-hour shifts)
• Daytime on-call coverage 8 AM – 5 PM for ED referral screenings and urgent inpatient needs

Safety & Support

• CPI-trained staff with non-violent de-escalation protocols
• Restraints used only as a last resort for safety
• Duress panic buttons for staff
• Security rounding on all inpatient units

Academic & System Growth

Meritus Health and Brook Lane provide one of the largest behavioral health networks in the region, including:

• Psychiatry residency training program
• Residential crisis care and day treatment programs
• School-based mental health services
• Expanding outpatient, telehealth, and substance use treatment services

The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine is launched in 2025, creating additional teaching and academic collaboration opportunities.

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Generous PTO
• Malpractice insurance
• Tuition reimbursement and education assistance
• Life and disability insurance
• Employee wellness resources and counseling support

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
• Historic charm, arts, and cultural attractions including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra

Happy to Help

At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment. Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

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