Physician - Psychiatry Inpatient Child & Adolescent

**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.