Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Inpatient
Brook Lane Hospital | Hagerstown, MD
$335,000 Salary + $250,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation
Position Highlights
$335K base salary
$250K sign-on bonus
Up to $50K relocation assistance
7 on / 7 off schedule (10-hour days)
100% inpatient – no clinic responsibilities
Manageable caseload (~16 patients)
Teaching opportunities with psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA programs
Full benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, PTO, and health coverage
Practice Details
38-bed Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program (average census ~32)
Units serving ages 8–17
Average length of stay: 8–10 days
Common diagnoses: ADHD, depressive disorders, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, ODD, adolescent substance use
Admissions primarily from regional emergency departments
Team-Based Care
Work alongside a strong multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including:
Nurses & Mental Health Associates
Social Workers & Counselors
Psychologists
Discharge Planning Team
Medical Consult Services
All staff are trained in CPI de-escalation and safety protocols, with security support and systems designed to maintain a safe care environment.
Call Schedule
1 night per week
1 in 6 weekends
Daytime on-call coverage for ED referral screenings and urgent inpatient needs
About the System
Meritus Health and Brook Lane provide one of the largest behavioral health networks in the region, including:
80 inpatient beds
Psychiatry residency training program
Residential crisis care
Day treatment programs
School-based mental health services
Expanding outpatient and telehealth services
Why Hagerstown?
Located in Western Maryland, Hagerstown offers:
Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore
Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks
A growing community with a rich cultural and historical scene
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.