Physician - Psychiatrist (General Adult + Faculty)
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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
Requirements
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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Job Details
Employment Type
Full Time
Posted
1mo ago
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