
Physician - Psychiatry (Inpatient Child & Adolescent)
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Overview
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.
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