Job Description
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Inpatient 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) ~100% inpatient - no clinic responsibilities ~ Manageable caseload (~16 patients) ~ Teaching opportunities with psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA programs ~ Full benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, PTO, and health coverage Practice Details ~38-bed Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program (average census ~32) ~ Units serving ages 8-17 ~ Average length of stay: 8-10 days ~ Common diagnoses: ADHD, depressive disorders, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, ODD, adolescent substance use ~ Admissions primarily from regional emergency departments Team-Based Care Work alongside a strong multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including: Nurses & Mental Health Associates Social Workers & Counselors Psychologists Discharge Planning Team Medical Consult Services All staff are trained in CPI de-escalation and safety protocols, with security support and systems designed to maintain a safe care environment. Call Schedule ~1 night per week ~1 in 6 weekends ~ Daytime on-call coverage for ED referral screenings and urgent inpatient needs About the System Meritus Health and Brook Lane provide one of the largest behavioral health networks in the region, including: ~80 inpatient beds ~ Psychiatry residency training program ~ Residential crisis care ~ Day treatment programs ~ School-based mental health services ~ Expanding outpatient and telehealth services Why Hagerstown? Located in Western Maryland, Hagerstown offers: Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks A growing community with a rich cultural and historical scene 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.