Staff Psychiatrist – Southern Illinois / St. Louis Metro Area
Updated 2/18/26
$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.
Job Responsibilities
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 Controlled Substance License
Active DEA registration
Experience working with psychiatric patient populations
Working Hours
37.5 hours per week
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Includes a 30-minute unpaid lunch break
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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