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