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Sheppard Pratt
Towson, Maryland

Psychiatrist, Adult Service Line - Towson, MD (Occasional)

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$240k-$285k

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Job Description

The Adult Inpatient Service Line at Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD includes a Crisis Stabilization Unit, General Adult Inpatient Units, and specialized care programs. These units provide comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults experiencing acute mental health conditions.

What to Expect

The Psychiatrist on Sheppard Pratt’s Adult Inpatient Service Line provides expert psychiatric care for adults with complex and acute psychiatric conditions.

This role involves performing comprehensive diagnostic assessments, admission evaluations, and risk assessments; prescribing and managing psychotropic medications; and developing individualized treatment plans.

The Psychiatrist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress, adjust treatment interventions, and ensure continuity of care.

In addition to direct patient care, the Psychiatrist participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports clinical education, and promotes a culture of patient-centered, evidence-based care. This role requires strong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills to coordinate care for adults in acute inpatient settings.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and admission physicals.
  • Prescribe and manage medications and provide individual or group therapies.
  • Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
  • Monitor patient progress and modify treatment strategies as needed.
  • Ensure continuity of care and safe transitions to home or less restrictive settings.
  • Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to promote seamless care delivery.

What You’ll Get from Us

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer:

  • An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization.
  • A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program, access to free SMEs and reimbursement for licensure and association dues.
  • Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
  • 403b retirement match.
  • Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
  • Complimentary Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)
  • Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
  • Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
  • An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.

What We Need from You

  • Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.
  • Active Maryland medical license with Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
  • Completion of a residency training program.
  • Two years of experience preferred, including acute psychiatric care.
  • Experience working with patients in acute behavioral health settings.

The base pay range for this position is $240,000 minimum to $285,000 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.

Why Sheppard Pratt?

At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist provides expert care for adults with acute psychiatric conditions through diagnostic assessments and medication management. They collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop individualized treatment plans and ensure safe patient transitions.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Certified in Psychiatry with an active Maryland medical license and DEA certificate. Completion of a residency program is required, and two years of experience in acute psychiatric care is preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationDiagnostic AssessmentTreatment PlanningRisk AssessmentInterdisciplinary CollaborationPatient-Centered CareGroup TherapyIndividual Therapy

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 74% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$263k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $250k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Visa sponsorship
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,872 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Towson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$424k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,872/mo≈ 9% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
25 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
104.5
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Baltimore-Columbia-Towson, MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Sheppard Pratt

Mental Health Care
Baltimore, Maryland
1,001-5,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
403b Retirement Match
Generous Paid Time Off
Flexible Scheduling
Tuition Reimbursement
CME Opportunities