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Compass Health Center
Silver Spring, Maryland

Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist

Psychiatry 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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Job Description

Weekly outpatient therapy isn't always enough, and a trip to the ER isn't the only answer. Patients and their families rely on Compass Health Center when in crisis – every day, we help people overcome depression, anxiety, suicidality, obsessions/compulsions, trauma, chronic pain, and other obstacles in order for our patients to live freely.

About This Role

As the largest provider of PHP/IOP programs and psychiatric services in Illinois, Compass Health Center is one of the fastest-growing behavioral health organizations in the country. We are thrilled to expand our exceptionally innovative and highly distinguished programs that redefine our industry and raise the standard for comprehensive care.

Launched in September 2023, our location in Silver Spring, MD, is home to top local talent in behavioral health care. This interdisciplinary team of trailblazers is building our adolescent and adult programs from the ground up alongside the leadership of well-established clinicians and doctors working in PHP/IOP behavioral health care for the past decade.

Compass Health Center is seeking a Child, Adolescent, & Adult Psychiatrist to join our team in Silver Spring, Maryland.

We are seeking a Psychiatrist who is passionate about addressing the current nationwide behavioral health crisis, while leading interdisciplinary treatment teams within an organization that is redefining the standard of comprehensive PHP/IOP care. You will play a pivotal role in a growing, mission-driven environment that accommodates psychiatrist autonomy to create innovative and individualized treatments for each patient.

Founded and led by physicians, we are proud to provide compassionate and comprehensive care that patients desperately need and families can wholeheartedly trust. With access to the largest psychiatric medical group in the Midwest and a reputation for proven results, our doctors thrive in a culture that is deeply committed to clinical quality.

What You'll Do

Providing Daily Care in Our PHP/IOP Programs

  • Conducting psychiatric evaluations for Compass patients, establishing diagnoses, prescribing medication, and providing therapy
  • Leading experienced, multi-disciplinary clinical teams and making overall recommendations on treatment plans
  • Collaborating with family therapists, individual therapists, nurses, and psychiatrists
  • Average 10-12 patients per day
  • Monday-Friday schedule
  • Limited call responsibilities

Who You Are

BE or BC Adult Psychiatrist

Active, unrestricted Maryland medical license. DC and VA license preferred.

  • Willingness and eligibility to apply for cross-licensure through the Interstate Medical License Compact
  • Licensed or ability to obtain Maryland Board of Medical Practice Licensure
  • Ability to obtain and/or maintain DEA certification for the State of Maryland
  • Skilled in the evaluation and treatment of mental illness
  • Excellent communication skills and the desire to work in a collaborative, team-based environment

We know job descriptions can be intimidating, so if this sounds like an opportunity for you, please don't hesitate to apply!

Who We Are

Compass Health Center is a recognized leader in crisis-level mental health, bringing passion, connection, and patient-centered care to the Partial Hospitalization and Intensive Outpatient space (PHP/IOP).

Based in Chicagoland, we serve hundreds of patients every day, ranging from ages 5 through adulthood, in our onsite facilities or through our flourishing virtual programming. Compass fills a critical gap between outpatient and inpatient care through an intermediate level of Behavioral Healthcare.

A few more things we want you to know: our values are super important to us, and hopefully will be to you, too. Cultural humility, teamwork, continuous improvement, connection, patient centered care, passion, innovation, and agility should be your power sources. Joining Compass is an opportunity to feel fulfilled through a joint mission towards healing our communities.

Benefits & Perks

We know that you will be dedicated to your purpose here. We look at that investment as a two-way street. We are proud to offer plenty of space for growth, and opportunities to pursue continuous development within our organization.

For eligible positions, our other benefits include: comprehensive medical/dental/vision plans, 401k program with company matching, generous PTO (including competitive parental leave after 1 year of employment), and continuous training through CEU seminars and volunteering opportunities.

What’s Next?

Compass is committed to cultivating diverse and dynamic teams who exude passion for their craft, so whether or not you check all the boxes, we encourage you to apply – we’d be grateful to hear from you!

Key Responsibilities

The psychiatrist will conduct psychiatric evaluations, prescribe medication, and provide therapy within PHP/IOP programs. They will also lead multi-disciplinary clinical teams and collaborate with various healthcare professionals to develop individualized treatment plans.

Requirements

Candidates must be a BE or BC Adult Psychiatrist with an active, unrestricted Maryland medical license. The role requires the ability to obtain DEA certification for the State of Maryland and strong skills in the evaluation and treatment of mental illness.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationMedication managementInterdisciplinary team leadershipCrisis interventionClinical documentationTreatment planningCollaborationMental illness treatment

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 34% are remote, 58% have no call, 54% require no weekends.

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).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child, Adolescent, and Adult Psychiatrist at Compass Health Center a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,872 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

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Salary Distribution36 jobs · 26 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks25 jobs

401k / retirement match
80% this job
CME allowance
64% this job
Sign-on bonus
48%
Loan repayment
12%
Visa sponsorship
12%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.3
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,872 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends

Living in Silver Spring

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$526k
Typical market rent
$1,962/mo
Residents’ average commute
34 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Compass Health Center

Mental Health Care
Chicago, Illinois
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision
401k with company matching
Generous PTO
Parental leave
CEU training