Psychiatrist Medical Director – Inpatient Behavioral Health | Program Growth Opportunity | St. Louis, MO HZ
Updated 10/02/26
$350,000
– $350,000
yearly
63101, Saint Louis, Missouri, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Geriatrics
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Work Environment
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
Job Description:
A confidential inpatient behavioral health program in the St. Louis, Missouri area is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist Medical Director to provide both clinical care and physician leadership.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist who wants to take on a meaningful leadership role while remaining actively involved in patient care. The program serves adults with mental health and substance use conditions and is currently caring for approximately 12 patients, with significant census growth anticipated over the next two months.
The incoming Medical Director will have the opportunity to help shape psychiatric services, establish clinical expectations, and support the program as it expands.
A confidential inpatient behavioral health program in the St. Louis, Missouri area is seeking a full-time Psychiatrist Medical Director to provide both clinical care and physician leadership.
This is an excellent opportunity for a psychiatrist who wants to take on a meaningful leadership role while remaining actively involved in patient care. The program serves adults with mental health and substance use conditions and is currently caring for approximately 12 patients, with significant census growth anticipated over the next two months.
The incoming Medical Director will have the opportunity to help shape psychiatric services, establish clinical expectations, and support the program as it expands.
Job Responsibilities
Provide clinical and psychiatric leadership for adult inpatient behavioral health services.
Evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with a range of psychiatric and substance use conditions.
Provide medication management and oversee individualized psychiatric treatment plans.
Manage acute psychiatric stabilization and ongoing clinical care.
Collaborate with nursing, therapy, case management, utilization review, and facility leadership.
Promote high standards of documentation, patient safety, clinical quality, and regulatory compliance.
Provide psychiatric guidance and mentorship to members of the clinical team.
Help establish and maintain effective psychiatric processes and standards as the program grows.
Participate in clinical and administrative decision-making appropriate to the Medical Director role.
Balance direct patient care responsibilities with physician leadership and program oversight.
Support the continued development of psychiatric services as patient volume increases.
Ideal Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be a clinically strong psychiatrist who is comfortable working in an inpatient environment and interested in combining patient care with leadership responsibilities.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree.
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
Active Missouri medical license or ability to obtain Missouri licensure.
Strong clinical skills and sound judgment in the treatment of adult psychiatric patients.
Ability to work onsite in the St. Louis area.
Strong communication, collaboration, and leadership skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
Previous inpatient psychiatry experience.
Medical Director, Associate Medical Director, Chief Medical Officer, or senior attending leadership experience.
Experience treating patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use conditions.
Experience developing or improving clinical programs, processes, or standards.
Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary clinical teams.
Working Hours
Skills
Inpatient Psychiatry
Medical Director Leadership
Adult Psychiatry
Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis
Medication Management
Acute Stabilization
Substance Use Disorders
Co-occurring Conditions
Treatment Planning
Clinical Leadership
Multidisciplinary Collaboration
Clinical Process Development
Patient Safety & Quality
Regulatory Compliance
Physician Mentorship
Job Highlights
Full-time Psychiatrist Medical Director
Direct patient care + physician leadership
Adult inpatient behavioral health
Current census of approximately 12 patients
Significant program growth anticipated
Opportunity to help establish psychiatric standards and processes
Multidisciplinary clinical team
Leadership opportunity within a developing program
$350,000 salary
Missouri license required or ability to obtain
Onsite in the St. Louis area
Non-local candidates not accepted
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
This is more than a traditional coverage or attending role.
The program is at an important stage of growth, with a current census of approximately 12 patients and additional growth expected in the near term. The incoming Medical Director will have an opportunity to join early in that growth and play an important role in shaping psychiatric care delivery.
The position offers the ability to:
Provide direct clinical care while serving in a leadership capacity.
Help establish psychiatric standards and clinical processes.
Influence the quality and structure of patient care as the census grows.
Work closely with a multidisciplinary behavioral health team.
Make a meaningful long-term impact on a developing inpatient program.
This opportunity is particularly well suited for a psychiatrist who wants clinical involvement, physician leadership, and the ability to influence a growing behavioral health program.
Compensation:
Expected compensation is Salary+, depending on clinical experience, leadership background, qualifications, and the final scope of responsibilities.
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