Physician - Psychiatrist (General Adult + Faculty)

1 month ago
United States$50k-$50k(est.)Full TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Meritus Health as a Physician - Psychiatrist (General Adult + Faculty) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Monday–Friday, 8 AM – 4 PM
  • home weekday call (at most once per week)
  • Weekend call rotation ~every 6 weeks
  • Resident call coverage expanding beginning Summer 2026 Strong Clinical Support

Benefits & Compensation

  • bed Adult Acute Psychiatry Unit (voluntary & involuntary)
  • bed Crisis Stabilization Unit for substance use withdrawal and stabilization
  • Liaison Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine consults
  • Psychiatric ED consult service with dedicated behavioral health social workers Outpatient Services

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Meritus Health as a Physician - Psychiatrist (General Adult + Faculty).

Key Skills

General Adult PsychiatryFaculty TeachingInpatient PsychiatryOutpatient PsychiatryConsult PsychiatrySubstance Use DisordersPsychosis ManagementSuicidal Ideation ManagementMedication ManagementPsychotherapy ManagementClinical SupervisionDidacticsLecturesCapacity EvaluationsCrisis StabilizationBehavioral Health Urgent Care

Requirements

Candidates must be a Physician Psychiatrist capable of managing complex adult psychiatric conditions, including depression, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders, across acute and outpatient environments. The role requires participation in academic activities such as teaching and supervision, alongside a commitment to a Monday-Friday schedule with rotating on-call duties.
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Position Insights

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Meritus Health is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in United States.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: General Adult Psychiatry, Faculty Teaching, Inpatient Psychiatry, Outpatient Psychiatry, Consult Psychiatry, Substance Use Disorders, Psychosis Management, Suicidal Ideation Management. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will provide varied psychiatric care across inpatient, outpatient, and consult settings, treating adults with a full spectrum of psychiatric conditions. A dedicated portion of time (0.1 FTE) is allocated for academic responsibilities, including clinical supervision of residents and med...

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental Insurance, Vision Insurance, 401(k) with employer match, Paid Time Off, CME allowance, Malpractice coverage, Life insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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About Meritus Health

Hospitals and Health Care
Hagerstown, Maryland
5-10

Benefits & Perks

Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
401(k) with employer match
Paid Time Off
CME allowance
Malpractice coverage
Life insurance

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago