Physician - Psychiatry Inpatient Adult

Description Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist 📍 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) Manageable caseload (~15 patients) Strong multidisciplinary support Teaching opportunities with psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA programs Full benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, PTO, and health coverage Practice Details 27-bed Adult Inpatient Unit (average census ~21) Average length of stay: Voluntary: ~6 days Involuntary: ~8 days Admissions/Discharges: ~6 per week each Common diagnoses: Suicidality Acute psychosis Mania Depression with suicidal ideation Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders Substance-induced psychiatric conditions Dual diagnosis prevalence: ~55% of admissions involve co-occurring substance use disorder Team-Based Care Work alongside a comprehensive multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including: Nurses & Mental Health Associates Social Workers & Case Managers Therapists and Psychologists Substance Use Counselors Discharge Coordination Team Medical Consult Services Complex cases (treatment-resistant depression, severe mania, psychosis, dual diagnosis, and medical comorbidities) are managed in a highly structured inpatient setting with rapid psychiatric and medical evaluation and evidence-based treatment protocols. Schedule & Call 7 on / 7 off schedule (10-hour shifts) 1 night per week call 1 in 6 weekends Daytime on-call coverage 8 AM – 5 PM for ED referral screenings and urgent inpatient needs Safety & Support CPI-trained staff with non-violent de-escalation protocols Restraints used only as a last resort for safety Duress panic buttons for staff Security rounding on all inpatient units Academic & System Growth Meritus Health and Brook Lane provide one of the largest behavioral health networks in the region, including: 80 inpatient behavioral health beds Psychiatry residency training program Residential crisis care and day treatment programs School-based mental health services Expanding outpatient, telehealth, and substance use treatment services The Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine is launched in 2025, creating additional teaching and academic collaboration opportunities. Benefits Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance 401(k) with company match Generous PTO CME allowance Malpractice insurance Tuition reimbursement and education assistance Life and disability insurance Employee wellness resources and counseling support Why Hagerstown? Located in **Washington County—one of Maryland’s fastest-growing regions—**Hagerstown offers: Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks Historic charm, arts, and cultural attractions including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra 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.