Psychiatrist
Updated 11/04/26
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
Hospital
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking an experienced and board-certified Psychiatrist to provide comprehensive psychiatric care, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, behavioral health consultations, and emergency psychiatric services. The ideal candidate will work collaboratively with behavioral health professionals and multidisciplinary healthcare teams to ensure high-quality, patient-centered mental health services. This role also involves clinical consultation, treatment planning, staff guidance, and contributing to the development and improvement of behavioral health programs.
Job Responsibilities
• Provide formal and informal behavioral health consultations to patients and other healthcare professionals.
• Manage psychiatric medications for patients requiring ongoing mental health treatment, including monitoring effectiveness and adjusting medications as clinically appropriate.
• Provide emergency psychiatric services to outpatient populations and facilitate inpatient psychiatric hospitalizations when necessary.
• Educate patients and their families regarding psychiatric diagnoses, treatment options, medication management, and adherence.
• Assist eligible and financially disadvantaged patients in accessing medication assistance and free prescription programs.
• Complete psychiatric disability evaluations and related medical documentation for patients applying for disability benefits.
• Refer patients to appropriate community-based services, including vocational rehabilitation and other behavioral health resources.
• Collaborate with behavioral health teams to coordinate patient care and support Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) programs.
• Provide clinical guidance and consultation to behavioral health staff regarding psychiatric diagnoses, treatment approaches, and patient care.
• Participate in the development, implementation, and improvement of psychiatric programs, clinical policies, and treatment protocols.
• Monitor clinical productivity, documentation standards, and quality of patient care.
• Conduct staff supervision, provide performance feedback, and support continuing education and professional development.
• Coordinate team schedules and clinical coverage to ensure consistent delivery of behavioral health services.
• Participate in departmental meetings, interdisciplinary discussions, and community health initiatives.
• Maintain accurate clinical documentation while ensuring compliance with HIPAA, patient confidentiality, and applicable healthcare regulations.
Qualifications
• Board Certification in Psychiatry.
• Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Minimum of 2 years of professional experience in Psychiatry.
• Active DEA registration and applicable state-controlled substance registration.
• Medicare and Medicaid provider enrollment credentials.
• Strong clinical expertise in psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, and behavioral health treatment.
• Experience providing psychiatric consultations and coordinating inpatient and outpatient mental health services.
• Excellent communication, leadership, consultation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary healthcare teams.
• Strong documentation, administrative, and practice management skills.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development and continuing medical education.
• Experience in or willingness to work in an urban healthcare setting preferred.
• Active membership and participation in relevant professional medical associations preferred
Skills
• Mental Health Assessment
• Medication Management
• Behavioral Health Consultation
• Emergency Psychiatric Services
• Inpatient & Outpatient Psychiatry
• Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT)
• Patient & Family Education
• Clinical Supervision & Leadership
• Treatment Planning
• Community Resource Coordination
• Clinical Documentation & HIPAA Compliance
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