Consultation Liaison Faculty

Consultation Liaison Psychiatry Faculty Opportunity

Department of Psychiatry, University of Maryland School of Medicine, Baltimore

Job Description\: University of Maryland Medical Center, the flagship teaching hospital of University of Maryland School of Medicine is seeking a Consultation-Liaison Psychiatrist.  Both inpatient and outpatient service opportunities are available, with opportunities to develop a focus in one of several specialties.  The successful candidate for the position will receive academic appointment at University of Maryland School of Medicine commensurate with the school’s appointments and promotions processes. 

 Some highlights of this opportunity include:

• Work as a member of an established, respected team of psychiatric consultants in a 700+-bed medical center, providing consultation to medical, surgical and emergency department services, including the Level 1 Shock Trauma Center.


• Inpatient consultation is primarily a teaching service, with trainees at the Medical Student, Resident, and Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellow levels. 


• Extensive opportunities for program development and research, with readily available mentoring.


• Base salary according to qualifications and University guidelines; up to 15% additional compensation available through overpractice. 


• Weekend duties limited to 4x/year; no call requirements.


• Excellent leave, vacation, and retirement benefits, including malpractice coverage.  


• Eligibility to apply for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry at University of Maryland Medical Center comprises four inpatient services at our primary Downtown Campus and one at our nearby Midtown Campus.  Two of the Downtown inpatient services are proactive Integrated Care Initiatives.  We also provide dedicated outpatient consultation to Organ Transplantation, Oncology, Virology, and Endocrinology, with expansion anticipated in some of these areas.  We have a well-established Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry Fellowship program.

Expected rank for this position will be Assistant Professor or higher, however, final rank and tenure status will be commensurate with selected candidate’s experience

The referenced salary range reflects base pay for Assistant Professor which is based on faculty rank and years in rank.  This salary range does not include all components of the Department faculty compensation program or pay from participation in department variable compensation programs. Therefore, the actual compensation paid to the selected candidate may vary from the salary range stated herein. For more information, please contact the hiring department.

 Salary range for Assistant Professor MD, Part-time 50% FTE\: $116,00-$170,000

Salary range for Assistant Professor MD, Full-time 100% FTE\: $230,000-$330,000

The referenced salary range represents the minimum and maximum salaries for this position and is based on the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. The actual compensation offered to the selected candidate may vary and will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, internal equity, market conditions, education/training and other factors, as reasonably determined by the University.

 UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development. This position participates in a retirement program that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Faculty receive a generous leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, paid holidays, personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school.*

*Note\:  The benefits statement will be modified for part-time positions less than 50% FTE.

Questions may be directed to the Program Director, Charles Robinson at MD, at [email protected]

The University of Maryland, Baltimore and UMSOM are equal opportunity/affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law or policy. We are an inclusive work environment, and value diversity and how it enriches our academic and scientific community. 

Expected rank is Assistant Professor or higher; however, rank and tenure status is dependent on candidate’s qualifications.

 Needed Qualifications\: Board certification in Psychiatry; Board eligibility in Consultation-Liaison Psychiatry; Maryland licensure.