Psychiatrist Opportunity – Weekday Schedule | St. Louis Metro Area | Full-Time

Updated 3/11/26
$450,000 – $460,000 yearly
Alton, Illinois, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Forensic
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Full-Time Locums/Travel
Work Environment Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship No
Experience Level 1 year

Job description

Job description

We are seeking a qualified Psychiatrist to provide weekday mental health coverage in Madison County, Illinois (St. Louis Metro Area – Illinois). This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, totaling 37.5 hours per week. The schedule is 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, including a 30-minute lunch break.

The facility is located in Southern Illinois, just a 25-minutes drive from St. Louis, offering convenient access to a major metropolitan area while working in a more relaxed community setting.

The position offers competitive compensation along with malpractice coverage.

Job Responsibilities

- Conduct timely psychiatric evaluations upon admission and patient transfer
- Provide ongoing medication management and document clinical rationale for treatment changes
- Complete required reports, including 90-day, fitness, and NGRI evaluations
- Monitor and review seclusion and restraint cases
- Meet monthly with patients to review treatment plans and progress
- Provide court testimony as required (e.g., commitment, fitness, involuntary medication)
- Participate in committee meetings, peer review, and continuing education
- Maintain compliance with facility, departmental, and state regulations
- Provide clinical leadership in the management of assigned patients

Qualifications

- Current, unrestricted Illinois Medical License (or eligible for licensure)
- Board Eligible/Board Certified in Psychiatry
- Current, unrestricted Illinois Controlled Substance License (or ability to apply)
- Active DEA registration

Working Hours

Monday–Friday
37.5 hours per week
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM

Skills

- Strong diagnostic and clinical assessment skills
- Expertise in psychopharmacology and medication management
- Ability to prepare clear, timely, and thorough clinical documentation
- Knowledge of forensic psychiatry processes (fitness, NGRI, commitment proceedings
- Effective communication and courtroom testimony skills
- Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Commitment to ethical standards and regulatory compliance
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