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Sheppard Pratt
Towson, Maryland

Psychiatrist, Se

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$240k-$285k

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Job Description

The Retreat By

Sheppard Pratt provides expert psychiatric care and residential mental health services in a serene, supportive setting. Our highly personalized treatment program allows patients to make meaningful progress toward recovery under the guidance of experienced doctors and specialized clinicians. The Retreat treats individuals with complex psychiatric and co-occurring disorders, offering evidence-based mind and body therapies in an intensive, individualized approach.

What to Expect

The Psychiatrist is an integral part of a multidisciplinary team delivering high-quality psychiatric care to residents in both the residential program and affiliated group homes.

This role involves direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment planning, as well as consultation with the broader clinical team.

The psychiatrist may also lead therapy groups, provide outpatient consultations for private-pay patients, and collaborate with staff to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and program protocols.

This position requires strong clinical judgment, collaborative skills, and the ability to provide patient-centered care in a supportive, recovery-focused environment.

Specific Responsibilities

  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and ongoing medication management.
  • Develop and coordinate individualized, multidisciplinary treatment plans for residential and group home patients.
  • Lead therapy groups and provide individual therapy as appropriate.
  • Provide consultation to clinicians and staff regarding complex patient care needs.
  • Maintain accurate and timely documentation in compliance with medical and regulatory standards.
  • Collaborate with the multidisciplinary team to ensure seamless, coordinated care.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and program development.
  • Mentor junior staff and trainees, supporting professional growth and skill development.

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 and active Maryland medical license.
  • Completion of a psychiatry residency program.
  • Approximately 2-4 years of post-residency clinical experience, with demonstrated ability to practice independently and manage complex psychiatric presentations, preferred.
  • Possession of Maryland Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
  • Experience working with patients in acute behavioral care or residential treatment settings.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively with a multidisciplinary team, ensuring continuous, reliable, patient-centered care.
  • Strong therapeutic communication skills with patients, families, and colleagues, adapted to individual needs.

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 will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, manage medications, and develop individualized treatment plans for residents. They will also lead therapy groups and collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, coordinated patient care.

Requirements

Candidates must be Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry with an active Maryland medical license and DEA registration. A psychiatry residency program completion and 2-4 years of post-residency clinical experience are preferred.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationMultidisciplinary collaborationDiagnostic assessmentGroup therapyRegulatory complianceMentoringCrisis intervention

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

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).

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 56% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the Psychiatry market look like in Maryland?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$240k–$285kPsychiatry median $323k (middle half $275k–$365k)100 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$250k in purchasing powerMaryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in Maryland41 active1,823 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 56% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentloan repaymentMaryland physician listings (all specialties): 22% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 10% offer loan repayment413 active listings, Nov 2026
Psychiatry hiring demand#27 of 28 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,339 in the last 30 days878 the 30 days before (+53%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−3.6% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

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8
<$350k
5
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$400k-450k
8
$450k-500k
4
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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 14 employers
401k / retirement match
95% this job
Sign-on bonus
92%
CME allowance
32% this job
Loan repayment
16% this job
Relocation assistance
16%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 4.8
Better work-life than 30% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,783 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sheppard Pratt

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

Benefits & Perks

Tuition reimbursement
Licensure and association dues reimbursement
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
403b retirement match
Generous PTO
Flexible scheduling
Employee Assistance Program
Student loan forgiveness opportunities

Living in Towson

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$423k≈ 1.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,871/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 (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 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.