Psychiatrist (Inpatient Adult)

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.