Psychiatrist, Adult Service Line

The Adult Inpatient Service Line at Sheppard Pratt in Towson, MD includes a Geriatric Unit, Crisis Stabilization Unit, General Adult Inpatient Units, and specialized care programs. These units provide comprehensive, evidence-based psychiatric care for adults experiencing acute mental health conditions. This position will primarily work with the geriatric population, providing specialized psychiatric care to older adults with complex behavioral health needs.

What to expect:

The Psychiatrist on Sheppard Pratt’s Adult Inpatient Service Line provides expert psychiatric care for adults with complex and acute psychiatric conditions, with a primary focus on geriatric patients. 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.

Specific 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.

What you’ll get from us:

At Sheppard Pratt, you will work alongside a multi-disciplined team led by a bold vision to change lives. We offer: 

• 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 we need from you:

• 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.
• Fellowship training in Geriatric Psychiatry preferred.
• Two years of experience preferred, including acute psychiatric care and providing care to geriatric populations.
• Experience working with patients in acute behavioral health settings.

WHY SHEPPARD PRATT?
At Sheppard Pratt, we are more than just a workplace. We are a community of healthcare professionals who are dedicated to providing hope and healing to individual’s facing life’s challenges. Join us and be a part of a mission that changes lives!

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