Physician - Psychiatry (Inpatient Child & Adolescent)

1 month ago
United States$250k-$250k(est.)Full TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Meritus Health as a Physician - Psychiatry (Inpatient Child & Adolescent) in United States.

Key Responsibilities

  • Manageable caseload (~16 patients)
  • Teaching opportunities with psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA programs

Benefits & Compensation

  • 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

Work Schedule

  • Full-time position.
  • Call responsibilities required.

Apply to join Meritus Health as a Physician - Psychiatry (Inpatient Child & Adolescent).

Key Skills

Child And Adolescent PsychiatryInpatient CareAdhd ManagementDepressive Disorders TreatmentTrauma TherapyAutism Spectrum DisordersOdd ManagementAdolescent Substance Use TreatmentTeachingDe-escalation ProtocolsSafety ProtocolsMultidisciplinary TeamworkBehavioral HealthEmergency Department ScreeningsOn-call Coverage

Requirements

The role requires a Psychiatrist specializing in Child and Adolescent care for 100% inpatient duties, working a 7 on / 7 off schedule with 10-hour days. Candidates must be prepared for one night of call per week and one in six weekends, while collaborating with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
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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: Child And Adolescent Psychiatry, Inpatient Care, Adhd Management, Depressive Disorders Treatment, Trauma Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorders, Odd Management, Adolescent Substance Use Treatment. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The physician will manage a caseload of approximately 16 patients in a 38-bed Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program, focusing on ages 8-17 with common diagnoses like ADHD, depression, and trauma. Responsibilities also include teaching opportunities for residents, medical students, and other trainees,...

Benefits package: Cme, Malpractice, Retirement, Pto, Health Coverage. 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

Cme
Malpractice
Retirement
Pto
Health Coverage

Protective Factors (1)

Manageable workload (Workload control ↓ exhaustion)

Interpretation: Position includes 1 validated protective factor against burnout.

Job Details

Employment Type

Full Time

Posted

1mo ago