Physician - Psychiatry General Adult + Faculty
Meritus Health · Hagerstown, MD · 3 mo ago
HealthcareFull-time
Position Highlights
- $350K base salary
- $50K sign-on bonus
- Up to $50K relocation assistance
- Mixed Monday–Friday schedule (8 AM – 4 PM)
Clinical Practice
- Mix of inpatient, outpatient, and consult psychiatry
- Dedicated faculty time (0.1 FTE) for teaching
- Growing psychiatry residency program
- Comprehensive benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, and PTO
Outpatient Services
- Behavioral Health Urgent Care
- Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
- Treatment of therapy services with 10 FTE licensed mental health clinicians
- Telehealth psychiatry
Academic & Faculty Role
- Join a growing academic psychiatry department
- 8 psychiatrists and 2 nurse practitioners
- 5 psychiatry residents per class
- Opportunities for clinical supervision, didactics, lectures, advising, research, and committee participation
- Faculty receive protected educational time (0.1 FTE) for teaching responsibilities
Strong Clinical Support
- 24/7 Emergency Psychiatric Services team covering the ED
- Case management and social work support across inpatient and consult services
- Dedicated outpatient psychotherapy staff
- Collaborative team of psychiatrists, APPs, and trainees
About Meritus Health
- Expansion of behavioral health services across Maryland
- Supporting a growing academic environment with the upcoming Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, launched in 2025, and additional residency programs in development
Why Hagerstown?
- Located in Washington County—one of Maryland’s fastest-growing regions
- Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore
- Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks
- A vibrant arts community including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony Orchestra