Psychiatrist, The Center for Eating Disorders - Towson, MD

The Center for Eating Disorders [https://www.sheppardpratt.org/locations-directions/details/the-center-for-eating-disorders-at-sheppard-pratt/] at Sheppard Pratt’s Towson campus is a specialized inpatient program providing a safe, supportive environment for adolescents, adults, and older adults with eating disorders, including anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, compulsive overeating, and other eating-related conditions. The interdisciplinary team focuses on stabilization, nutritional rehabilitation, and holistic mental health care, promoting recovery, daily functioning, and safe transitions to home or less restrictive care settings. The program also engages and educates families to support long-term recovery and quality of life after discharge.

What to expect

The Psychiatrist at Sheppard Pratt’s Center for Eating Disorders provides specialized psychiatric care to individuals with complex eating disorders across the lifespan. This role involves conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, admission assessments, and risk assessments, prescribing and managing psychotropic medications, and developing individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team. The Psychiatrist monitors patient progress, adjusts interventions as needed, and ensures coordinated care for optimal outcomes.

In addition to direct clinical care, the Psychiatrist provides therapeutic support to patients and guidance to families, supporting continuity of care and safe transitions to home, outpatient, or other supportive programs. This role requires strong clinical judgment, collaboration skills, and the ability to address the unique physical and psychiatric needs of individuals with eating disorders in a compassionate, patient-centered manner.

Specific Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and admission physicals for patients with eating disorders.
• Prescribe and manage medications and provide individual, group, or family-focused therapies as appropriate.
• Develop, implement, and adjust individualized treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team.
• Support safe transitions to home, outpatient, or less restrictive care, engaging patients and families in the process.

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