Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist
đź“Ť Brook Lane Hospital | Hagerstown, MD
đź’° $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.
