Psychiatrist - Inpatient Child & Adolescent
Listed compensation
$335K
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Job Description
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Inpatient
Brook Lane Hospital | Hagerstown, MD
$335,000 Salary + $250,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation
Position Highlights
- $335K base salary
- $250K sign-on bonus
- Up to $50K relocation assistance
- 7 on / 7 off schedule (10-hour days)
- 100% inpatient – no clinic responsibilities
- Manageable caseload (~16 patients)
- Teaching opportunities with psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA programs
- Full benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, PTO, and health coverage
Practice Details
- 38-bed Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program (average census ~32)
- Units serving ages 8–17
- Average length of stay: 8–10 days
- Common diagnoses: ADHD, depressive disorders, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, ODD, adolescent substance use
- Admissions primarily from regional emergency departments
Team-Based Care
Work alongside a strong multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including:
- Nurses & Mental Health Associates
- Social Workers & Counselors
- Psychologists
- Discharge Planning Team
- Medical Consult Services
All staff are trained in CPI de-escalation and safety protocols, with security support and systems designed to maintain a safe care environment.
Call Schedule
- 1 night per week
- 1 in 6 weekends
- Daytime on-call coverage for ED referral screenings and urgent inpatient needs
About the System
Meritus Health and Brook Lane provide one of the largest behavioral health
networks in the region, including:
- 80 inpatient beds
- Psychiatry residency training program
- Residential crisis care
- Day treatment programs
- School-based mental health services
- Expanding outpatient and telehealth services
Why Hagerstown?
Located in Western Maryland, Hagerstown Offers
- Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore
- Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks
- A growing community with a rich cultural and historical scene
Happy to Help
At Meritus, we believe in a collaborative and caring work environment.
Interactions are an opportunity to learn, listen and to be there for one another. Therefore, we provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.
Key Responsibilities
Provide inpatient psychiatric care for children and adolescents, managing a caseload of approximately 16 patients. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in teaching opportunities for residents and students.
Requirements
The role requires a qualified Psychiatrist specializing in Child and Adolescent psychiatry. Candidates must be capable of working in an inpatient setting and participating in a 7 on/7 off schedule.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 62% are remote, 78% have no call, 80% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for Maryland is 105.0 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$335k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $319k in an average-cost state. 62.9% of Maryland clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.1 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,364 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $335k | Psychiatry median $338k (middle half $327k–$369k)24 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$319k in purchasing power | Maryland index 105.0 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in Maryland | 35 active | 1,871 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 62% remote · 78% no call · 80% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $250k sign-on | Maryland Physician listings: 21% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 9% offer loan repayment380 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,302 in the last 30 days | 1,001 the 30 days before (+30%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −2.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist - Inpatient Child & Adolescent at Meritus Health a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,364 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,860 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Hagerstown
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $294k≈ 0.9× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $1,377/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 26 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 94.2
- 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 · Hagerstown-Martinsburg, MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.