Explore a life-changing career at Sheppard Pratt.
Sheppard Pratt, consistently recognized as a top psychiatric hospital by U.S. News & World Report, is the nation’s largest private, nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, special education, developmental disability, and social services.
We offer more than 380 sites of service throughout Maryland. You'll have your choice of location and treatment setting, from crisis and inpatient settings to special education to outpatient settings. See all of our programs and offerings.
We have a bold vision for Sheppard Pratt, and there’s no time like the present to transform care and improve lives.
We are the home to the top minds in the field.
Our doctors are changing the landscape of neurostimulation, measurement-based care, sports psychiatry, cognitive behavioral therapy modalities, innovative medications, and more. Meet your future colleagues.
We encourage our clinicians to learn and grow.
That’s why we offer a robust, fully accredited continuing medical education program with dozens of educational opportunities each year. See upcoming CME opportunities.
We offer robust resources and benefits.
At Sheppard Pratt, you can expect:
- Physician-led organization
- Generous compensation package with comprehensive benefits, including medical, dental, vision, and life insurance, an extensive wellness program, and ample leave
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on bonus
- Opportunities for student loan forgiveness
- Grand rounds, CME opportunities, on-site lectures
- State-of-the-art research and technology
- Cross-discipline collaboration
Discover the role for you.
Let's change lives, together.
As a physician-led organization, we offer fulfilling careers in diverse settings for the most innovative and compassionate doctors.
Current openings include:
Psychiatrist, Adult Services - Towson, MD
Sheppard Pratt is seeking a dedicated Adult Inpatient Psychiatrist to join our multidisciplinary team at our Towson Campus. In this role, the psychiatrist provides comprehensive care to adult patients, collaborating closely with clinical and nursing staff to ensure high-quality treatment.
Service Chief, The Center for Eating Disorders - Towson, MD
The Center for Eating Disorders Inpatient Unit provides a hospital-based setting where patients receive around-the-clock support and medical monitoring in addition to structured meals and a range of therapeutic opportunities throughout the day. The ideal candidate is passionate about working with patients with eating disorders, has experience and expertise managing acute psychiatry care services, work well in an interdisciplinary team, and will have the ability to focus on both quality care and continuity of care.
Service Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Towson, MD
Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Service Chief to lead one of five Child and Adolescent inpatient units at our Towson Campus - a hub for psychiatry services including inpatient care, day hospital, urgent care, neuromodulation, and research. In this hybrid clinical-administrative role, the Service Chief provides psychiatric care to approximately 10 adolescents daily and participates in the weekend inpatient attending pool. In collaboration with the Nursing Unit Manager, the Service Chief ensures high-quality care and helps drive performance and quality outcomes. This role reports to the Medical Director of Child and Adolescent Services.
Medical Director, Outpatient Mental Health Center - Baltimore, MD
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced leader to serve as Medical Director of our Outpatient Mental Health Centers in Timonium, MD and Baltimore City. This role is responsible for providing clinical care, guiding a multidisciplinary team, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and responsive services.
Psychiatrist, Residential Rehabilitation - Towson, MD
We are seeking a psychiatrist to join The Retreat, Sheppard Pratt's premier residential program offering personalized care for individuals with complex psychiatric needs. In this role, you'll provide in-depth treatment, lead therapeutic groups, and support patients through every stage of their recovery including the option to continue care in an outpatient setting.