Psychiatrist

Compasshealthcenter; Silver Spring (MD); On-site; USD 210,000 - 290,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision plans

401k with company match

Generous PTO including parental leave

Job summary

Compass Health Center in Silver Spring, Maryland, seeks a Psychiatrist to join our growing PHP/IOP program. The role emphasizes leading interdisciplinary teams and delivering comprehensive psychiatric care in a crisis-focused, patient-centered environment.

Ideal candidates are BE/BC in Psychiatry with an active Maryland license ( DC/VA preferred) and readiness to pursue cross-licensure. The position features a Monday–Friday schedule with limited on-call responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must be BE/BC in Psychiatry.
• Active Maryland medical license; DC/VA license preferred.
• Willingness to pursue cross-licensure via Interstate Medical License Compact.
• DEA certification for Maryland required/maintained.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care in PHP/IOP programs.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnose, prescribe, and provide therapy.
• Lead multidisciplinary clinical teams and advise on treatment plans.
• Collaborate with family/individual therapists, nurses, and psychiatrists.
• Manage an average of 10–12 patients per day.
• Maintain Monday–Friday schedule with limited call.

Skills

Excellent communication

Team-based care

Clinical judgment

Education

MD/DO degree

Maryland medical license (Active)

Job description

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on CompassHealth Center whenincrisis – every day, wehelp people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.

About This Role

As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are thrilled to expand our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care.

Launched in September 2023, our location in Silver Spring, MD, is home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers is building our adolescent and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians and doctors working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade.

Compass Health Center is seeking a Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist to join our team in Silver Spring, Maryland.

We are seeking a Psychiatrist who is passionate about addressing the current nationwide behavioral health crisis, while leading interdisciplinary treatment teams within an organization that is redefining the standard of comprehensive PHP/IOP care. You will play a pivotal role in a growing, mission-driven environment that accommodates psychiatrist autonomy to create innovative and individualized treatments for each patient.

Founded and led by physicians, we are proud to provide compassionate and comprehensive care that patients desperately need and families can wholeheartedly trust. With access to the largest psychiatric medical group in the Midwest and a reputation for proven results, our doctors thrive in a culture that is deeply committed to clinical quality.

What You’ll Do

• Providing daily care in our PHP/IOP programs
• Conducting psychiatric evaluations for Compass patients, establishing diagnoses, prescribing medication, and providing therapy
• Leading experienced, multi-disciplinary clinical teams and making overall recommendations on treatment plans
• Collaborating with family therapists, individual therapists, nurses, and psychiatrists
• Average 10-12 patients per day
• Monday-Friday schedule
• Limited call responsibilities

Who You Are

• BE or BC Adult Psychiatrist
• Active, unrestricted Maryland medical license. DC and VA license preferred.
• Willingness and eligibility to apply for cross-licensure through the Interstate Medical License Compact
• Licensed or ability to obtain Maryland Board of Medical Practice Licensure
• Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Maryland
• Skilled in the evaluation and treatment of mental illness
• Excellent communication skills and the desire to work in a collaborative, team-based environment

Who We Are

Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, bringing passion, connection, and patient-centered care to the PartialHospitalizationand Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP). Based in Chicagoland, we serve hundreds of patients every day, ranging from ages 5 through adulthood, in our onsite facilities or through our flourishing virtual programming.Compass fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare.

A few more things we want you to know: our values are super important to us, and hopefully will be to you, too. Cultural humility, teamwork, continuous improvement, connection, patient centered care, passion, innovation, and agility should be your power sources. Joining Compass is an opportunity to feel fulfilled through a joint mission towards healing our communities.

Benefits & Perks

We know that you will be dedicated to your purpose here. We look at that investment as a two-way street. We are proud to offer plenty of space for growth, and opportunities to pursue continuous development within our organization.

For eligible positions, our other benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k program with company matching, generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment), and continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities.

What’s Next?

Compass is committed to cultivating diverse and dynamic teams who exude passion for their craft, so whether or not you check all the boxes, we encourage you!