Psychiatrist Jobs in Maryland

Psychiatrist jobs in Maryland reflect one of the more active mental health hiring markets on the East Coast, with demand concentrated in hospital systems, academic medical centers, community mental health organizations, and correctional health settings. Most openings are in the Baltimore metropolitan area and the Washington, D.C. suburbs, particularly Montgomery and Prince George's counties, with well-established employers like Johns Hopkins Medicine, University of Maryland Medical System, and Sheppard Pratt anchoring the market. Child and adolescent psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, and forensic psychiatry are consistently among the most sought-after specialties. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.

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Overview

Open roles33
Top employerLifeStance Health
Top cityBaltimore, MD
Cities hiring19
Work type67% Hybrid
Top industryHealthcare

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Outpatient Psychiatrist
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Outpatient Psychiatrist
Transformations Care Network
Columbia, Maryland
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Medical Specialists
$250k - $300k/yr
Hybrid
1,001-5,000

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TMS Psychiatrist
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TMS Psychiatrist
LifeStance Health
Chevy Chase, Maryland
Clinical Support
Healthcare Administration
Mental & Behavioral Health
$314k - $390k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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Part-Time Licensed Psychiatrist
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Part-Time Licensed Psychiatrist
Innovative Therapeutic Services, Corp
Baltimore, Maryland
Corporate Training
Corporate Training & Learning Development
Teaching & Instruction
51-200

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Psychiatrist (Adult or Child)
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Psychiatrist (Adult or Child)
LifeStance Health
Millersville, Maryland
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$314k - $390k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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TMS Psychiatrist
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TMS Psychiatrist
LifeStance Health
Timonium, Maryland
Account Management
Customer Success
Sales
$314k - $390k/yr
Hybrid
5,001-10,000

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Psychiatrist Jobs by City in Maryland

Where Maryland roles are concentrated, by current openings.

Baltimore
8 jobs
Towson
3 jobs
Columbia
2 jobs
Glen Burnie
2 jobs
Gaithersburg
2 jobs
Silver Spring
2 jobs
Elkton
1 job
Crofton
1 job
Waldorf
1 job

Psychiatrist Job Market in Maryland

A snapshot from current Maryland openings, updated as new roles post.

Who's Hiring

LifeStance Health6 open roles
Sheppard Pratt4 open roles
Centurion Health2 open roles

Top Industries Hiring

  • Healthcare & Medical Services
  • Non-Profit & Social Services
  • Education
  • Science & Research
  • Consulting & Professional Services

What Maryland Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in psychiatrist jobs across Maryland.

  • Active Maryland medical license issued by the Maryland Board of Physicians
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school and completed psychiatry residency
  • Board certification or active board eligibility in psychiatry through ABPN
  • DEA registration for prescribing controlled substances in Maryland
  • Experience with electronic health records systems such as Epic or Cerner
  • Strong background in evidence-based treatment modalities including CBT and DBT

Psychiatrist Jobs in Maryland: Frequently Asked Questions

How do you become a psychiatrist in Maryland?

To practice as a psychiatrist in Maryland, you must obtain a medical license from the Maryland Board of Physicians, which requires completing an accredited medical school program, finishing a psychiatry residency, and passing the USMLE or COMLEX series. Most positions also require board certification from the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Subspecialty training in areas like child psychiatry or addiction medicine strengthens candidacy at Maryland's academic and community health systems.

How much do psychiatrists make in Maryland?

Psychiatrists in Maryland earn a median of about $305,320 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $154,720 for the lowest 10% to over $449,640 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.

Which companies hire psychiatrists in Maryland?

Employers hiring psychiatrists in Maryland right now include LifeStance Health, Sheppard Pratt, and Centurion Health, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Maryland's dense network of academic medical centers, federally qualified health centers, and behavioral health organizations creates consistent openings across inpatient, outpatient, and telehealth settings throughout the state.

Which Maryland cities have the most psychiatrist jobs?

Baltimore, Towson, and Columbia have the most psychiatrist openings in Maryland. Baltimore leads because of its concentration of major academic hospital systems and dedicated psychiatric hospitals like Sheppard Pratt, while the D.C. suburban cities reflect demand from large health networks and federally affiliated providers serving one of the most densely populated corridors in the country.

Are there remote psychiatrist jobs in Maryland?

Yes, and more than most medical specialties, since telepsychiatry is widely accepted for evaluation and medication management. About 83% of psychiatrist openings tied to Maryland are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting the strong adoption of telehealth platforms across the state. Outpatient medication management, therapy-only roles, and crisis consultation positions are the most likely to be fully remote.

How can I get hired as a psychiatrist in Maryland with little or no experience?

The most realistic entry path is completing a psychiatry residency at a Maryland program, such as those at Johns Hopkins Hospital or the University of Maryland Medical Center, which often convert residents into full attending roles. New graduates without prior attending experience can target associate or staff psychiatrist openings at community mental health centers and Federally Qualified Health Centers across Baltimore and the D.C. suburbs. Board eligibility, a Maryland Board of Physicians license, and experience with underserved populations are the credentials that carry the most weight at these entry-level positions.

Where can I find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in Maryland?

You can find and apply to psychiatrist jobs in Maryland on Migrate Mate, which lists current Maryland openings across hospital systems, community health organizations, and outpatient practices. Search the listings, find roles that match your specialty and preferred setting, and apply directly to whichever ones fit your background.

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