Psychiatrist - General Adult + Faculty Position
Location: Hagerstown, MD
Compensation: $350,000 Salary + $50,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation Assistance
Position Highlights
- Base Salary: $350,000
- Sign-On Bonus: $50,000
- Relocation Assistance: Up to $50,000
- Schedule: Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
- Practice Mix: Inpatient, outpatient, and consult psychiatry
- Dedicated Faculty Time: 0.1 FTE for teaching
- Residency Program: Growing psychiatry residency
- Benefits: Comprehensive package including CME, malpractice insurance, retirement plans, and PTO
Clinical Practice Overview
This position encompasses a diverse psychiatry practice across various care environments:
- Inpatient & Acute Services:
- 12-bed Adult Acute Psychiatry Unit (both voluntary and involuntary)
- 6-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit for substance use withdrawal and stabilization
- Consult-Liaison Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine consultations
- Psychiatric ED consult service supported by dedicated behavioral health social workers
- Outpatient Services:
- Behavioral Health Urgent Care
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
- Therapy services provided by 10 full-time licensed mental health clinicians
- Telehealth psychiatry options
Patient Population
Provide care for adults experiencing a wide range of psychiatric disorders, including:
- Major Depressive Disorder
- Bipolar Disorder
- Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
- Anxiety disorders
- Substance Use Disorders
- Functional Neurologic Disorders
Typical responsibilities include managing suicidal ideation, psychosis, mania, substance withdrawal, capacity evaluations, and medication/psychotherapy management.
Typical Clinical Volume
- Inpatient: 6-12 patients daily
- Consult-Liaison: 4-6 patients daily
- Addiction Consults: 3-4 patients daily
- Crisis Stabilization Unit: Approximately 3 patients daily
- Outpatient: 1-hour new visits, 15-30 minute follow-ups
Academic & Faculty Role
Become part of a developing academic psychiatry department featuring:
- 8 psychiatrists and 2 nurse practitioners
- 5 psychiatry residents per class
- Clinical supervision of residents and medical students
- Opportunities for didactics, lectures, advising, research, and committee involvement
- Faculty members receive protected educational time (0.1 FTE) for teaching duties
Schedule & Call
- Monday to Friday, 8 AM - 4 PM
- At-home weekday call (maximum once per week)
- Weekend call rotation approximately every 6 weeks
- Resident call coverage expanding starting Summer 2026
Strong Clinical Support
- 24/7 Emergency Psychiatric Services team available for ED coverage
- Case management and social work support across inpatient and consult services
- Dedicated outpatient psychotherapy staff
- Collaborative team environment with psychiatrists, APPs, and trainees
About Our Organization
We are a mission-driven regional health system focused on expanding behavioral health services throughout Maryland. Our organization fosters a growing academic environment, with the upcoming launch of a new School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2025 and additional residency programs in the pipeline.
Benefits
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) plan with employer matching
- Generous Paid Time Off
- CME allowance
- Malpractice coverage
- Life and disability insurance
- Financial planning resources
Why Choose Hagerstown?
Situated in Washington County, one of Maryland's rapidly growing areas, Hagerstown offers:
- Convenient access to Washington, DC, and Baltimore
- Outdoor recreational opportunities along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks
- A vibrant arts scene, including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra
