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Psychiatrist - General Adult + FacultyMeritus Medical Center Hagerstown, MD$350,000 Salary + $50,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 RelocationPosition Highlights$350K base salary$50K sign-on bonusUp to $50K relocation assistanceMonday-Friday schedule (8 AM - 4 PM)Mix of inpatient, outpatient, and consult psychiatryDedicated faculty time (0.1 FTE) for teachingGrowing psychiatry residency programComprehensive benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, and PTOClinical PracticeThis role provides a varied psychiatry practice across multiple care settings:Inpatient & Acute Services12-bed Adult Acute Psychiatry Unit (voluntary & involuntary)6-bed Crisis Stabilization Unit for substance use withdrawal and stabilizationConsult-Liaison Psychiatry and Addiction Medicine consultsPsychiatric ED consult service with dedicated behavioral health social workersOutpatient ServicesBehavioral Health Urgent CareIntensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)Therapy services with 10 FTE licensed mental health cliniciansTelehealth psychiatryPatient PopulationTreat adults with a full spectrum of psychiatric conditions, including:Major Depressive DisorderBipolar DisorderSchizophrenia-spectrum disordersAnxiety disordersSubstance Use DisordersFunctional Neurologic DisordersCare commonly involves management of suicidal ideation, psychosis, mania, substance withdrawal, capacity evaluations, and medication/psychotherapy management.Typical Clinical VolumeInpatient: 6-12 patients dailyConsult-Liaison: 4-6 patients dailyAddiction consults: 3-4 patients dailyCrisis Stabilization Unit: 3 patients dailyOutpatient: 1-hour new visits, 15-30-minute follow-upsAcademic & Faculty RoleJoin a growing academic psychiatry department with:8 psychiatrists and 2 nurse practitioners5 psychiatry residents per classClinical supervision of residents and medical studentsOpportunities for didactics, lectures, advising, research, and committee participationFaculty receive protected educational time (0.1 FTE) for teaching responsibilities.Schedule & CallMonday-Friday, 8 AM - 4 PMAt-home weekday call (at most once per week)Weekend call rotation every 6 weeksResident call coverage expanding beginning Summer 2026Strong Clinical Support24/7 Emergency Psychiatric Services team covering the EDCase management and social work support across inpatient and consult servicesDedicated outpatient psychotherapy staffCollaborative team of psychiatrists, APPs, and traineesAbout Meritus HealthMeritus Health is a mission-driven regional health system expanding behavioral health services across Maryland. The organization supports a growing academic environment with the upcoming Meritus School of Osteopathic Medicine, launched in 2025, and additional residency programs in development.BenefitsHealth, Dental, and Vision Insurance401(k) with employer matchGenerous Paid Time OffCME allowanceMalpractice coverageLife and disability insuranceFinancial planning resourcesWhy Hagerstown?Located in Washington County-one of Maryland's fastest-growing regions-Hagerstown offers:Easy access to Washington, DC and BaltimoreOutdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parksA vibrant arts community including the Maryland Theatre and Symphony OrchestraCompensation Information:$350000.00 / Annually - $350000.00 / Annually