The Young Adult Unit at Sheppard Pratt – Baltimore/Washington Campus is a safe and welcoming 17-bed inpatient unit designed for the treatment of adults ages 18 to 30 experiencing acute mental health conditions. 

What to expect:

The Psychiatrist on Sheppard Pratt’s Young Adult Unit provides expert psychiatric care for adults ages 18–30 with acute mental health conditions. This role includes conducting diagnostic and risk assessments, managing psychotropic medications, and developing individualized treatment plans tailored to the unique developmental needs of young adults.

Patients may present with conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, first-break psychosis, and co-occurring substance use, often during their first psychiatric hospitalization. The Psychiatrist collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to monitor progress, adjust treatment, and ensure safe, effective transitions of care in a patient-centered, evidence-based environment.

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

The base pay range for this position is $240,000 minimum to $285,000 maximum. Pay for this position is determined on a number of factors, including but not limited to, board certifications and years and level of related experience.  

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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