Psychiatrist, Adult Service Line

Sheppard Pratt•Towson, MD

5d•$240,000 - $285,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Psychiatrist on Sheppard Pratt’s Adult Inpatient Service Line in Towson, Maryland provides expert, evidence-based psychiatric care to adults with complex and acute psychiatric conditions, primarily focusing on geriatric patients with complex behavioral health needs. The service line includes a Geriatric Unit, Crisis Stabilization Unit, General Adult Inpatient Units, and specialized care programs. The role includes conducting comprehensive diagnostic assessments, admission evaluations, risk assessments, and admission physicals; prescribing and managing psychotropic medications; providing individual or group therapies; and developing individualized treatment plans. The Psychiatrist works with an interdisciplinary team to monitor patient progress, adjust interventions, and support continuity of care and safe transitions to home or less restrictive settings. The position also participates in quality improvement initiatives, supports clinical education, and promotes patient-centered, evidence-based care in acute inpatient settings. It requires clinical judgment, leadership, and communication skills to coordinate care.

Requirements

Board Eligible or Board Certified in Psychiatry.
Active Maryland medical license, Controlled Substances Registration, and valid DEA Certificate.
Completion of a residency training program.
Experience working with patients in acute behavioral health settings.

Nice To Haves

Fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry is preferred.
Two years of experience is preferred, including acute psychiatric care and providing care to geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, admission evaluations, risk 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 with the multidisciplinary team to promote seamless care delivery.
Participate in quality improvement initiatives.
Support clinical education and promote patient-centered, evidence-based care.

Benefits

Comprehensive tuition reimbursement program.
Access to free subject matter experts and reimbursement for licensure and association dues.
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.
Opportunity to work with trainees, including medical students, residents, and fellows.
Opportunity to provide quality mental health care in a physician-led organization.