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
Join our collaborative team at Sheppard Pratt's Towson campus as an adult inpatient psychiatrist. You'll provide comprehensive care to adults in a supportive, multidisciplinary setting, working closely with clinical and nursing staff to deliver high-quality treatment.
Service Chief, The Center for Eating Disorders - Towson, MD
Join the Center for Eating Disorders Inpatient Unit, where patients receive 24/7 support in a hospital setting. We're seeking a psychiatrist who is passionate about treating eating disorders, experienced in acute psychiatric care, and dedicated to collaboration and continuity of care.
Service Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Towson, MD
Join Sheppard Pratt as a Service Chief leading one of five child and adolescent inpatient units at our Towson campus. This hybrid clinical-administrative role includes providing care to about 10 adolescents daily, participating in weekend coverage, and partnering with nursing leadership to ensure quality outcomes.
Medical Director, Outpatient Mental Health Center - Baltimore, MD
Join us as the Medical Director of our Outpatient Mental Health Centers (OMHCs) in Timonium, MD and Baltimore City. OMHCs provide vital outpatient services to support individuals with mental health needs. In this leadership role, you'll provide clinical care, guide a multidisciplinary team, and ensure the delivery of high-quality, efficient, and responsive services.
Psychiatrist, Residential Rehabilitation - Towson, MD
Join The Retreat, Sheppard Pratt's premier residential program offering personalized care for individuals with complex psychiatric needs. We're seeking a psychiatrist to provide in-depth treatment, lead therapeutic groups, and support patients through every stage of their recovery.
Psychiatrist, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) - Baltimore City, MD
Join our Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) team and make a direct impact in the lives of individuals with serious mental illness. As the team psychiatrist, you'll provide evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management in the community - meeting clients where they are. With a flexible, team-based model, you'll build strong connections and deliver life-changing care.
Psychiatrist, The Center for Eating Disorders - Towson, MD
Join one of the nation's largest programs for eating disorder treatment as Sheppard Pratt. As an inpatient psychiatrist, you'll lead care for children through older adults; conducting assessments, coordinating treatment, and providing individual and group therapy. You'll work closely with a dedicated team, adjust care plans as needed, and play a vital role in helping patients heal and recover.
Service Chief, Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) - Towson, MD
Join us as the Service Chief overseeing ECT services, where you'll provide medical oversight, develop protocols, and ensure compliance with quality and regulatory standards. In this leadership role, you'll guide psychiatrists and anesthesiologists, consult with patients, participate in treatment delivery, and help shape the future of neuromodulation services.
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, Various Settings - Towson, MD
Join Sheppard Pratt as a full-time psychiatrist in Towson, MD. Board certified and board eligible candidates are welcome. Choose from a variety of care settings - including inpatient, outpatient, and crisis services - and treat a broad range of diagnoses in children and adolescents. Inpatient and day hospital roles include participation in a call schedule.
Service Chief, Adult Service Line - Towson, MD
Join us as a Service Chief and help lead the clinical and operational success of an assigned inpatient unit or day hospital. In this role, you'll provide direct patient care, guide the treatment philosophy, supervise and mentor staff, and ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Working closely with the unit manager and medical director, you'll foster a collaborative, high-quality care environment.
Psychiatrist, Child and Adolescent Unit - Amesbury, MA
Join Sheppard Pratt in a unique on-call opportunity for an experienced child and adolescent psychiatrist. In this role, you'll support young patients facing mental health challenges through telehealth night calls and in-person weekend and weeknight coverage at Anna Jaques Hospital in Amesbury, MA. Backed by Sheppard Pratt, this position is part of our partnership with Beverly Hospital to expand access to compassionate, age-appropriate behavioral healthcare.
Service Chief, Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Elkridge, MD
Join Sheppard Pratt as Service Chief of our Child and Adolescent Day Hospital at our Baltimore/Washington Hospital Campus. In this hybrid clinical and leadership role, you'll oversee care for young people with acute psychiatric needs, see a daily caseload, collaborate on program development, and support weekend inpatient coverage.
Child Psychiatrist, Main Line Health - A Sheppard Pratt Partner - Philadelphia, PA
Join Sheppard Pratt in partnership with Main Line Health to provide part-time (32 hours/week) outpatient psychiatric care for young people aged 14 and older. This unique role role is based at Mirmont Outpatient Centers in Broomall and Exton, PA, offering the chance to make a meaningful impact in your community.
Medical Director of Psychiatry, CalvertHealth - A Sheppard Pratt Partner - Prince Frederick, MD
Join CalvertHealth in Prince Frederick, MD as Medical Director, leading personalized, evidence-based psychiatric care. This hybrid role includes clinical and administrative duties, with 3 days onsite and 2 days remote, supported by advanced practice nurses and in collaboration with the Executive Director.