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Description
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.
