About this role
Psychiatrist – General Adult + Faculty
š Meritus Medical Center | Hagerstown, MD
š° $350,000 Salary + $50,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation
Position Highlights
ā¢ $350K base salary
ā¢ $50K sign-on bonus
ā¢ Up to $50K relocation assistance
ā¢ Monday–Friday schedule (8 AM – 4 PM)
ā¢ Mix of inpatient, outpatient, and consult psychiatry
ā¢ Dedicated faculty time (0.1 FTE) for teaching
ā¢ Growing psychiatry residency program
ā¢ Comprehensive benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, and PTO
Clinical Practice
This role provides a varied psychiatry practice across multiple care settings:
Inpatient & Acute Services
ā¢ 12-bed Adult Acute Psychiatry Unit (voluntary & involuntary)
ā¢ 6-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit for substance use withdrawal and stabilization
ā¢ Consult-Liaison Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine consults
ā¢ Psychiatric ED consult service with dedicated behavioral health social workers
Outpatient Services
ā¢ Behavioral Health Urgent Care
ā¢ Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
ā¢ Therapy services with 10 FTE licensed mental health clinicians
ā¢ Telehealth psychiatry
Patient Population
Treat adults with a full spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including:
ā¢ Major Depressive Disorder
ā¢ Bipolar Disorder
ā¢ Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
ā¢ Anxiety disorders
ā¢ Substance Use Disorders
ā¢ Functional Neurologic Disorders
Care commonly involves management of suicidal ideation, psychosis, mania, substance withdrawal, capacity evaluations, and medication/psychotherapy management.
Typical Clinical Volume
ā¢ Inpatient: 6–12 patients daily
ā¢ Consult-Liaison: 4–6 patients daily
ā¢ Addiction consults: 3–4 patients daily
ā¢ Crisis Stabilization Unit: ~3 patients daily
ā¢ Outpatient: 1-hour new visits, 15–30 minute follow-ups
Academic & Faculty Role
Join a growing academic psychiatry department with:
ā¢ 8 psychiatrists and 2 nurse practitioners
ā¢ 5 psychiatry residents per class
ā¢ Clinical supervision of residents and medical students
ā¢ Opportunities for didactics, lectures, advising, research, and committee participation
Faculty receive protected educational time (0.1 FTE) for teaching responsibilities.
Schedule & Call
ā¢ Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM
ā¢ At-home weekday call (at most once per week)
ā¢ Weekend call rotation ~every 6 weeks
ā¢ Resident call coverage expanding beginning Summer 2026
Strong Clinical Support
ā¢ 24/7 Emergency Psychiatric Services team covering the ED
ā¢ Case management and social work support across inpatient and consult services
ā¢ Dedicated outpatient psychotherapy staff
ā¢ 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
ā¢ Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
ā¢ 401(k) with employer match
ā¢ Generous Paid Time Off
ā¢ CME allowance
ā¢ Malpractice coverage
ā¢ Life and disability insurance
ā¢ Financial planning resources
Why Hagerstown?
Located in **Washington Countyāone of Maryland's fastest-growing regionsā**Hagerstown offers:
ā¢ Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore
ā¢ Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks
ā¢ A vibrant arts community including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra