Psychiatrist (Inpatient Child & Adolescent)

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – InpatientBrook Lane Hospital | Hagerstown, MD$335,000 Salary + $250,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 RelocationPosition Highlights$335K base salary$250K sign-on bonusUp to $50K relocation assistance7 on / 7 off schedule (10-hour days)100% inpatient – no clinic responsibilitiesManageable caseload (~16 patients)Teaching opportunities with psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA programsFull benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, PTO, and health coveragePractice Details38-bed Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program (average census ~32)Units serving ages 8–17Average length of stay: 8–10 daysCommon diagnoses: ADHD, depressive disorders, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, ODD, adolescent substance useAdmissions primarily from regional emergency departmentsTeam-Based CareWork alongside a strong multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including:Nurses & Mental Health AssociatesSocial Workers & CounselorsPsychologistsDischarge Planning TeamMedical Consult ServicesAll staff are trained in CPI de-escalation and safety protocols, with security support and systems designed to maintain a safe care environment.Call Schedule1 night per week1 in 6 weekendsDaytime on-call coverage for ED referral screenings and urgent inpatient needsAbout the SystemMeritus Health and Brook Lane provide one of the largest behavioral health networks in the region, including:80 inpatient bedsPsychiatry residency training programResidential crisis careDay treatment programsSchool-based mental health servicesExpanding outpatient and telehealth servicesWhy Hagerstown?Located in Western Maryland, Hagerstown offers:Easy access to Washington, DC and BaltimoreOutdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parksA growing community with a rich cultural and historical sceneHappy to HelpAt 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.Compensation Information:Starting at $335000.00 / annually