Psychiatrist (General Adult + Faculty)
Psychiatrist (General Adult + Faculty) at Meritus Health — Hagerstown, Maryland, US
- Company: Meritus Health
- Location: Hagerstown, Maryland, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Psychiatrist - General Adult + Faculty
Meritus Medical Center | Hagerstown, MD
$350,000 Salary + $50,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation
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
Clinical Practice
This role provides a varied psychiatry practice across multiple care settings:
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
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
Patient Population
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
Care commonly involves management of suicidal ideation, psychosis, mania, substance withdrawal, capacity evaluations, and medication/psychotherapy management.
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
Academic & Faculty Role
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
Faculty receive protected educational time (0.1 FTE) for teaching responsibilities.
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
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
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
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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
Why Hagerstown?
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
Contact Information marcus.adkins@meritushealth.com