Psychiatrist (Inpatient Child & Adolescent)
Psychiatrist (Inpatient Child & Adolescent) at Meritus Health — Hagerstown, Maryland, US
- Company: Meritus Health
- Location: Hagerstown, Maryland, US
- Employment type: FULL_TIME
- Posted: 2026-06-19
About this role
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Inpatient
Brook Lane Hospital | Hagerstown, MD
$335,000 Salary + $250,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation
Position Highlights
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$335K base salary
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$250K sign-on bonus
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Up to $50K relocation assistance
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7 on / 7 off schedule (10-hour days)
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100% inpatient - no clinic responsibilities
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Manageable caseload (~16 patients)
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Teaching opportunities with psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA programs
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Full benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, PTO, and health coverage
Practice Details
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38-bed Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program (average census ~32)
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Units serving ages 8-17
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Average length of stay: 8-10 days
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Common diagnoses: ADHD, depressive disorders, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, ODD, adolescent substance use
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Admissions primarily from regional emergency departments
Team-Based Care
Work alongside a strong multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including:
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Nurses & Mental Health Associates
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Social Workers & Counselors
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Psychologists
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Discharge Planning Team
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Medical Consult Services
All staff are trained in CPI de-escalation and safety protocols, with security support and systems designed to maintain a safe care environment.
Call Schedule
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1 night per week
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1 in 6 weekends
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Daytime on-call coverage for ED referral screenings and urgent inpatient needs
About the System
Meritus Health and Brook Lane provide one of the largest behavioral health networks in the region, including:
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80 inpatient beds
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Psychiatry residency training program
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Residential crisis care
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Day treatment programs
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School-based mental health services
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Expanding outpatient and telehealth services
Why Hagerstown?
Located in Western Maryland, 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 growing community with a rich cultural and historical scene
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.