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Posted 21 July, 2026

Psychiatrist (General Adult + Faculty)

Meritus Health
Hagerstown, MD, US Full Time

Job Description

Psychiatrist - General Adult + Faculty

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Meritus Medical Center | Hagerstown, MD

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$350,000 Salary + $50,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation

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Position Highlights

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    $350K base salary

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    $50K sign-on bonus

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    Up to $50K relocation assistance

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    Monday-Friday schedule (8 AM - 4 PM)

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    Mix of inpatient, outpatient, and consult psychiatry

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    Dedicated faculty time (0.1 FTE) for teaching

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    Growing psychiatry residency program

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    Comprehensive benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, and PTO

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Clinical Practice

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This role provides a varied psychiatry practice across multiple care settings:

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Inpatient & Acute Services

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    12-bed Adult Acute Psychiatry Unit (voluntary & involuntary)

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    6-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit for substance use withdrawal and stabilization

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    Consult-Liaison Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine consults

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    Psychiatric ED consult service with dedicated behavioral health social workers

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Outpatient Services

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    Behavioral Health Urgent Care

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    Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

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    Therapy services with 10 FTE licensed mental health clinicians

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    Telehealth psychiatry

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Patient Population

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Treat adults with a full spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including:

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    Major Depressive Disorder

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    Bipolar Disorder

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    Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

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    Anxiety disorders

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    Substance Use Disorders

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    Functional Neurologic Disorders

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Care commonly involves management of suicidal ideation, psychosis, mania, substance withdrawal, capacity evaluations, and medication/psychotherapy management.

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Typical Clinical Volume

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    Inpatient: 6-12 patients daily

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    Consult-Liaison: 4-6 patients daily

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    Addiction consults: 3-4 patients daily

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    Crisis Stabilization Unit: ~3 patients daily

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    Outpatient: 1-hour new visits, 15-30 minute follow-ups

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Academic & Faculty Role

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Join a growing academic psychiatry department with:

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    8 psychiatrists and 2 nurse practitioners

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    5 psychiatry residents per class

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    Clinical supervision of residents and medical students

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    Opportunities for didactics, lectures, advising, research, and committee participation

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Faculty receive protected educational time (0.1 FTE) for teaching responsibilities.

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Schedule & Call

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    Monday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

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    At-home weekday call (at most once per week)

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    Weekend call rotation ~every 6 weeks

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    Resident call coverage expanding beginning Summer 2026

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Strong Clinical Support

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    24/7 Emergency Psychiatric Services team covering the ED

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    Case management and social work support across inpatient and consult services

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    Dedicated outpatient psychotherapy staff

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    Collaborative team of psychiatrists, APPs, and trainees

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About Meritus Health

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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.

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Benefits

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    Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

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    401(k) with employer match

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    Generous Paid Time Off

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    CME allowance

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    Malpractice coverage

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    Life and disability insurance

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    Financial planning resources

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Why Hagerstown?

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Located in Washington County-one of Maryland's fastest-growing regions-Hagerstown offers:

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    Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore

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    Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks

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    A vibrant arts community including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra

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