Psychiatrist - Inpatient Adult

Meritus Health

13 days ago

Hagerstown, Maryland$335KFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Meritus Health as a Psychiatrist – Inpatient Adult, $335K, 7 on/7 off in United States.

Key Responsibilities

provide one of the largest behavioral health networks in the region, including: * 80 inpatient behavioral he.

provide warm welcomes, hospitality-driven closures, and are always Happy to Help.

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $335K

Signing bonus: $250,000.

Relocation assistance: $50,000.

401(k) with employer match.

Malpractice insurance covered.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

This position offers competitive compensation, a signing bonus. Work with Meritus Health in United States.

Key Skills

Inpatient PsychiatryAdult PsychiatryCrisis InterventionSubstance Use Disorder TreatmentDual Diagnosis ManagementPsychiatric EvaluationEvidence-based TreatmentMultidisciplinary CollaborationTeachingClinical SupervisionDe-escalationCase ManagementPsychopharmacologyAcute Psychosis ManagementSuicide Risk Assessment

Requirements

Candidates must be qualified psychiatrists capable of managing complex cases including substance use disorders and acute psychiatric conditions. The role requires availability for a 7 on/7 off schedule with rotating 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 Hagerstown, Maryland.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Inpatient Psychiatry, Adult Psychiatry, Crisis Intervention, Substance Use Disorder Treatment, Dual Diagnosis Management, Psychiatric Evaluation, Evidence-based Treatment, Multidisciplinary Collaboration. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: Manage a caseload of approximately 15 adult patients in an inpatient behavioral health unit, providing evidence-based psychiatric care. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team and participate in teaching opportunities for residents and medical students.

Benefits package: Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Malpractice Coverage, 401k with Company Match, Retirement, PTO, CME. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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