Psychiatrist (Inpatient Child & Adolescent)

<p><strong>Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Inpatient</strong></p><p>Brook Lane Hospital | Hagerstown, MD</p><p>$335,000 Salary + $250,000 Sign-On Bonus + Up to $50,000 Relocation</p><p><strong>Position Highlights</strong></p><ul><li><p>$335K base salary</p></li><li><p>$250K sign-on bonus</p></li><li><p>Up to $50K relocation assistance</p></li><li><p>7 on / 7 off schedule (10-hour days)</p></li><li><p>100% inpatient - no clinic responsibilities</p></li><li><p>Manageable caseload (~16 patients)</p></li><li><p>Teaching opportunities with psychiatry residents, medical students, NP and PA programs</p></li><li><p>Full benefits including CME, malpractice, retirement, PTO, and health coverage</p></li></ul><p><strong>Practice Details</strong></p><ul><li><p>38-bed Child & Adolescent Inpatient Program (average census ~32)</p></li><li><p>Units serving ages 8-17</p></li><li><p>Average length of stay: 8-10 days</p></li><li><p>Common diagnoses: ADHD, depressive disorders, trauma, autism spectrum disorders, ODD, adolescent substance use</p></li><li><p>Admissions primarily from regional emergency departments</p></li></ul><p><strong>Team-Based Care</strong></p><p>Work alongside a strong multidisciplinary behavioral health team, including:</p><ul><li><p>Nurses & Mental Health Associates</p></li><li><p>Social Workers & Counselors</p></li><li><p>Psychologists</p></li><li><p>Discharge Planning Team</p></li><li><p>Medical Consult Services</p></li></ul><p>All staff are trained in CPI de-escalation and safety protocols, with security support and systems designed to maintain a safe care environment.</p><p><strong>Call Schedule</strong></p><ul><li><p>1 night per week</p></li><li><p>1 in 6 weekends</p></li><li><p>Daytime on-call coverage for ED referral screenings and urgent inpatient needs</p></li></ul><p><strong>About the System</strong></p><p>Meritus Health and Brook Lane provide one of the largest behavioral health networks in the region, including:</p><ul><li><p>80 inpatient beds</p></li><li><p>Psychiatry residency training program</p></li><li><p>Residential crisis care</p></li><li><p>Day treatment programs</p></li><li><p>School-based mental health services</p></li><li><p>Expanding outpatient and telehealth services</p></li></ul><p><strong>Why Hagerstown?</strong></p><p>Located in Western Maryland, Hagerstown offers:</p><ul><li><p>Easy access to Washington, DC and Baltimore</p></li><li><p>Outdoor recreation along the Appalachian Trail and nearby national parks</p></li><li><p>A growing community with a rich cultural and historical scene</p></li></ul><p><strong>Happy to Help</strong></p><p>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.</p>