Psychiatrist (General Adult + Faculty)

Psychiatrist - General Adult + Faculty

Our organization is located in Hagerstown, MD.

Compensation includes a salary of $350,000, a sign-on bonus of $50,000, and relocation assistance of up to $50,000.

Position Highlights

• Base salary of $350,000

• Sign-on bonus of $50,000

• Relocation support up to $50,000

• Work schedule from Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 4 PM

• Combination of inpatient, outpatient, and consultative psychiatry

• Allocated faculty time (0.1 FTE) dedicated to teaching

• Participation in a developing psychiatry residency program

• Comprehensive benefits package including CME, malpractice insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off

Clinical Practice

This position offers a diverse psychiatry practice across various care environments:

Inpatient & Acute Services

• 12-bed Adult Acute Psychiatry Unit (both voluntary and involuntary admissions)

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

• Consult-Liaison Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine consultations

• Psychiatric Emergency Department consultation service with dedicated behavioral health social workers

Outpatient Services

• Behavioral Health Urgent Care

• Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)

• Therapeutic services provided by 10 full-time licensed mental health clinicians

• Telehealth psychiatry options available

Patient Population

Provide care for adults experiencing a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including:

• Major Depressive Disorder

• Bipolar Disorder

• Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders

• Anxiety disorders

• Substance Use Disorders

• Functional Neurologic Disorders

Care typically involves managing suicidal thoughts, 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 consultations: 3-4 patients daily

• Crisis Stabilization Unit: approximately 3 patients daily

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

Academic & Faculty Role

Become part of a growing academic psychiatry department that includes:

• 8 psychiatrists and 2 nurse practitioners

• 5 psychiatry residents per class

• Clinical supervision of residents and medical students

• Opportunities for didactic teaching, lectures, advising, research, and committee involvement

Faculty members are allocated protected educational time (0.1 FTE) for their teaching duties.

Schedule & Call

• Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM

• Weekday on-call from home (no more than once per week)

• Weekend on-call rotation approximately every 6 weeks

• Resident call coverage will expand starting Summer 2026

Strong Clinical Support

• 24/7 Emergency Psychiatric Services team available for ED coverage

• Case management and social work support across inpatient and consult services

• Dedicated outpatient psychotherapy staff

• Collaborative team environment with psychiatrists, advanced practice providers, and trainees

About Our Organization

We are a mission-driven regional health system focused on expanding behavioral health services throughout Maryland. Our organization fosters a growing academic atmosphere with the upcoming launch of a new School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2025 and additional residency programs in the pipeline.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance

• 401(k) plan with employer matching

• Generous paid time off

• Continuing Medical Education (CME) allowance

• Malpractice insurance coverage

• Life and disability insurance

• Financial planning resources

Why Hagerstown?

Situated in Washington County, one of Maryland's rapidly growing areas, Hagerstown offers:

• Convenient access to Washington, DC, and Baltimore

• Outdoor recreational opportunities along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks

• A vibrant arts scene featuring the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra