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Psychiatrist (General Adult + Faculty)

Meritus Health

Hagerstown, MD

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SKILLS
Behavioral Health, Capacity Analysis, Case Management, Clinical Support, Consulting, Didactic Method, Emergency Services, Financial Planning, Healthcare, Medications, Medicine, Neurology, Outpatient Care, Patient Care, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Psychotherapy, Recreation, Social Work, Team Player, Training/Teaching, Urgent Care
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Hagerstown, MD
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2 days ago
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

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