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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 assistance7 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 Details27-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
  • ManiaDepression with suicidal ideation
  • Schizophrenia-spectrum disorders
  • Substance-induced psychiatric conditions
  • Dual diagnosis prevalence: ~55% of admissions involve co-occurring substance use disorder
  • Team-Based CareWork 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 & Call7 on / 7 off schedule (10-hour shifts)1 night per week call1 in 6 weekends Daytime on-call coverage 8 AM – 5 PM for ED referral screenings and urgent inpatient needs Safety & SupportCPI-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 PTOCME 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.
Job Summary
Requisition Number: PHYSI015045Job Category: Physician/Mid-Level Provi
Schedule: Full-Time

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