Psychiatrist, Adult Service Line - Towson, MD (Occasional)

Sheppard Pratt • Elkridge, MD

10d • $240,000 - $285,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatrist on Sheppard Pratt’s Adult Inpatient Service Line provides expert psychiatric care for adults with complex and acute psychiatric conditions. This role involves performing comprehensive diagnostic assessments, admission evaluations, and risk assessments; prescribing and managing psychotropic medications; and developing individualized treatment plans. The Psychiatrist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress, adjust treatment interventions, and ensure continuity of care. In addition to direct patient care, the Psychiatrist participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports clinical education, and promotes a culture of patient-centered, evidence-based care. This role requires strong clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills to coordinate care for adults in acute inpatient settings.

Requirements

• Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Active Maryland medical license with Controlled Substances Registration and valid DEA Certificate.
• Completion of a residency training program.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preferred, including acute psychiatric care.
• Experience working with patients in acute behavioral health settings.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and admission physicals.
• Prescribe and manage medications and provide individual or group therapies.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Monitor patient progress and modify treatment strategies as needed.
• Ensure continuity of care and safe transitions to home or less restrictive settings.
• Collaborate effectively with the multidisciplinary team to promote seamless care delivery.

Benefits

• An opportunity to provide quality mental health care services in a physician-led organization.
• A commitment to professional development, including a comprehensive tuition reimbursement program, access to free SMEs and reimbursement for licensure and association dues.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision benefits.
• 403b retirement match.
• Generous paid-time-off and flexible scheduling.
• Complimentary Employee Assistance Program. (EAP)
• Opportunities for student loan forgiveness.
• Grand rounds, CME opportunities, and on-site lectures.
• An opportunity work with trainees including medical students, residents, and fellows.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior