Inpatient Adult Psychiatrist

11 hours ago


Hagerstown MD United States Meritus Health Full time

Location: Hagerstown, MD
Position: Full Time
Schedule: 7on-7off (12 hr. shifts)
Salary: Base: 300,000/year. Sign-on Bonus: $30,000.
Other Incentives: Relocation bonus of $50,000 (eligible to Washington County)

Meritus Health and Brook Lane have partnered to expand mental health services across the region and state, marking a significant step forward in addressing growing community needs. This affiliation aims to enhance access to coordinated mental health care. By combining their strengths, the two organizations will offer a broad range of services, including 80 inpatient beds, a psychiatry residency program, high-acuity residential crisis care, day treatment programs, and school-based mental health services. The partnership also strengthens outpatient offerings such as substance abuse treatment, telehealth visits, and mental health urgent care. With a team of 25 providers, over 100 licensed therapists, and dedicated nursing and support staff, Meritus Health and Brook Lane are committed to delivering comprehensive, compassionate care while maintaining their shared community values.

The role is for an inpatient physician at Brook Lane Inpatient Hospital, specializing in adult behavioral health patients. The team consists of 3 additional inpatient physicians and 3.5 PMHNPs. The current caseload for providers is 14-18 inpatients, with a typical schedule of 7 days on and 7 days off, including admitting and phone coverage during the "on" week.

This is a full-time, 100% inpatient hospital position. The physician will manage adult psychiatric patients, with no clinic days. Essential skills include the ability to provide high-quality inpatient psychiatric care as part of a multidisciplinary care team. Support resources include the inpatient care team, with both nursing and administrative support available.

Upcoming Medical School and Residency Programs: The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine is set to launch in the summer of 2025, offering a promising growth for our organization. Meritus is also developing new residency programs in the upcoming years with plenty of teaching opportunities.

Why Hagerstown: Discover a myriad of experiences in one of the two fastest-growing counties in Maryland, Washington County, where diversity thrives. Explore the rich history of the crossroads of the Civil War, or embark on outdoor adventures along the Appalachian Trail and numerous national and state parks. Enjoy cultural attractions such as the Maryland Theater, home of the Maryland Symphony Orchestra, and easy access to nearby urban centers like Baltimore and Washington, DC.

Responsibilities:

  • Comprehensive psychiatric care for patients as approved through Meritus/Brook Lane's privileging and credentialing process and in compliance with Meritus/Brook Lane policies.
  • Leadership of a multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Participation in the peer review process and continuous process improvement projects as required by the Chief Medical Officer.
  • Attend and actively participate in all meetings of the multidisciplinary treatment team, Medical Staff, and assigned committees as required by the Medical Staff By-Laws.
  • Close collaboration with members of a multi-disciplinary team for the purpose of evaluation, treatment, and disposition of patients.
  • Flexibility and willingness to work with patients and staff across Meritus/Brook Lane's continuum of care (inpatient, partial hospitalization, and outpatient).
  • Maintains documentation of services provided in compliance with Meritus/Brook Lane policies.
  • Meets all inpatient coverage expectations.

Qualifications:

  • Documentation of continuing medical education course work, and experience in the treatment of specialized populations.
  • Must hold a valid, current license to practice medicine in Maryland.
  • Membership in professional associations desired.
  • Satisfactory completion of residency training in general psychiatry required.
  • Board certification in adult psychiatry is desirable.
  • Added qualifications in geriatric psychiatry is desirable.

Benefits: Comprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, CME allowance, malpractice insurance, and more.

Caring for Our Team Meritus offers a comprehensive, affordable and team member focused benefits package. Health, dental and vision insurance is offered the 1 st of the month after 30 days of employment to all team members hired to work at least 16 hours per week and offer multiple plans to best meet your needs.

Life insurance, short-term disability and long-term disability is offered at no cost to eligible team members. Meritus offers a robust Paid Time Off and eligible team members begin accruing day 1 of employment. Our 401k retirement plan helps you save for your retirement and provides a meaningful employer match. All employees have access to free financial planning sessions.

Going back to school? We have a tremendous education assistance program to support your education goals and a no-cost Employee Assistance Program to help you manage stress, mental health, elder-care issues and the challenges of work-life balance.

Evening, night and weekend shifts may be eligible for shift differential.

Strength Through Diversity Meritus Health believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion are key drivers for excellence. We share a common devotion to delivering exceptional patient care. When you join us, you become a part of Meritus Health, and we expect a record of achievement and advancement as we meet our mission.

Our commitment to equity in all aspects of patient care delivery, education, and research to promote policies and practices to allow opportunities for all to create joy at work and reach their potential.

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.



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