Staff Psychiatrist
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Job Description
We are seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to join our Medical Team — a strategic, forward-thinking team member who can blend professional skills with purpose-driven passion.
Ready to Lead With Purpose?
If you’re a Psychiatrist who’s as passionate about people as you are about performance, Ashley Addiction Treatment is where you can make a real difference.
Apply today and help us transform lives — including your own.
At Ashley Addiction Treatment, we believe healing happens when compassion meets innovation. Founded in 1983 by two visionaries who knew addiction treatment should care for the whole person—not just the disease—Ashley continues to live its mission:
“To transform and save human lives by integrating the science of medicine, the art of therapy, and the compassion of spirituality.”
Why You’ll Love Working Here
At Ashley, we take care of our people as passionately as we take care of our patients. You’ll enjoy a comprehensive, rewarding benefits package that supports your well-being and growth:
Total Rewards & Perks
- PTO: Generous PTO policy.
- Paid Holidays: Up to seven annually, based on hire date.
- Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance: Starting the first of the month after hire.
- Generous HRA contribution with medical plan enrollment.
- 401(k) with Company Match: $1-for-$1 match up to 6%.
- FSA Eligibility for pre-tax savings.
- Company-Paid Life Insurance and Short & Long-Term Disability.
- Buy-Up Life Insurance with spouse/child coverage options.
- Tuition Reimbursement: Up to $5,250 annually after one year.
- Wellness Perks: On-site gym, tranquil 1-mile walking loop, and discounts on Massage & Acupuncture services.
- Perks & Discounts: Movie tickets, theme parks, events, online shopping, and more via Life Mart.
- Spiritual & Emotional Wellbeing: Daily non-denominational services and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
- Community: Employee events, inclusive culture, and 147 acres of peaceful waterfront property.
Your Impact
- Obtain a history of current and past psychiatric symptoms with consideration given to addiction, medical status, detoxification status, and family histories.
- Dictate or type into the chart the psychiatric evaluation with a diagnostic impression and recommendations.
- Order medication as appropriate.
- Record every patient contact in the chart with impressions, and actions taken.
- Consult with Nursing and/or medical staff by telephone for psychiatric/behavior problems that occur when not on premises.
- Participate in Quality Improvement activities.
What You Bring
- MD degree and completed residency in psychiatry. Experience in addiction psychiatry.
- Verbal skills that produce clear communication with patients, staff, Board of Directors, third party payers, members of the community, etc.
- Writing skills that produce accurate documentation in the medical record, correspondence, administrative documents, etc.
- Ability to precisely and accurately calculate medications.
- Interpret clinical information to make accurate diagnoses and treatment plans. Collect data and define problems to draw valid conclusions and design interventions.
- Current Maryland medical license, DEA and State of Maryland certificates to dispense controlled substances.
- Current CPR certification.
Our Commitment
Every Team Member at Ashley
- Model and reinforce our mission, values, and culture of excellence.
- Protects patient privacy and upholds HIPAA compliance.
- Champions diversity, equity, and inclusion in all we do.
- Contributes with compassion, professionalism, and a shared sense of purpose.
Ashley, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity / Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) / Veterans / Disabled Employer
Key Responsibilities
The Staff Psychiatrist will obtain patient histories, conduct psychiatric evaluations with diagnostic impressions, and order appropriate medication, recording all patient contacts in the medical chart. Responsibilities also include consulting with medical staff on psychiatric issues and participating in Quality Improvement activities.
Requirements
Candidates must possess an MD degree and completed residency in psychiatry, with experience in addiction psychiatry being required. A current Maryland medical license, DEA certificate, State of Maryland controlled substance certificates, and current CPR certification are mandatory.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Psychiatrist at Father Martin Ashley a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Addiction Medicine — ranked against 122 active Addiction Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc.
Addiction Medicine — Physician Career Context
Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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