Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent Inpatient - Towson, MD (Occasional)
Listed compensation
$240K - $305K
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Job Description
Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Psychiatrist for our Child and Adolescent Inpatient Services on our Towson Campus. The Towson location is a hub for many of our core psychiatry services, including inpatient, day hospital, urgent care, neuromodulation, research, and other state-of-the-art mental healthcare services. There are five child and adolescent inpatient units on this campus, all of which provide exceptional care for this patient population.
What to Expect
The Psychiatrist is a key member of the multidisciplinary treatment team, responsible for initiating and coordinating care for assigned patients within the inpatient or day hospital setting. This role includes conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, admission assessments, and physical examinations; determining the need for hospitalization or continued treatment; and developing individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
The Psychiatrist provides medication management, conducts individual and group therapies, and collaborates with other members of the treatment team to ensure high-quality, patient-centered care. They maintain accurate documentation, communicate effectively with families and referring providers, and adjust treatment as needed in response to clinical progress.
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
Required
- Active medical license in the state of Maryland (or eligibility).
- Board Certification or Board Eligibility in Psychiatry, with additional certification or fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Maryland Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
- Completion of a psychiatry residency training program.
- Strong clinical, diagnostic, and communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Preferred
- Two or more years of experience in an acute psychiatric or behavioral health setting.
- Experience working with children and adolescents in inpatient or partial hospitalization programs.
The pay range for this position is $240,000 minimum to $305,000 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 is responsible for initiating and coordinating care for child and adolescent patients in inpatient or day hospital settings. Key duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, and developing evidence-based treatment plans within a multidisciplinary team.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an active Maryland medical license, be Board Certified or Eligible in Psychiatry with a fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, and possess a valid DEA certificate. Completion of a psychiatry residency is required, with a preference for two or more years of acute psychiatric experience.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 40% are remote, 74% have no call, 72% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$273k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $260k 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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