Job Description

Adelphi is seeking an experienced Psychiatrist to provide full-time, onsite psychiatric services at a healthcare facility in St. Louis, Missouri. The ideal candidate will conduct psychiatric evaluations, develop individualized treatment plans, manage patients with serious mental illness, and provide ongoing clinical care in an inpatient setting. JOB QUICK FACTS • Job Reference: BD-1589 B • Profession: Physician • Specialty: Psychiatry • Job Type: Full-time Contract • Contract Period: Through April 30, 2027, with possible extensions • Location: St. Louis, Missouri • Facility Type: Healthcare Facility • Service Setting: Inpatient • Coverage Type: Onsite Only • Shift Schedule: Monday–Friday, approximately 40 hours per week, between 7:00 AM and 5:00 PM • Start Date: ASAP, pending credentialing and clearance REQUIREMENTS • Active, unrestricted Missouri medical license. • Current Missouri DEA registration. • Current Missouri BNDD registration. • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry preferred. • Experience providing inpatient psychiatric care. • Experience treating forensic or court-ordered populations preferred. • Complete all credentialing and background checks. • Ability to complete in-person fingerprinting in Missouri. • Negative TB screening within the preceding 12 months. • Government-issued photo identification. • At least one professional reference. • Ability to maintain required licenses and registrations throughout the assignment. RESPONSIBILITIES • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and diagnoses. • Provide psychiatric treatment and ongoing management of patients with serious mental illness. • Develop and implement individualized psychiatric treatment plans. • Prescribe, manage, and monitor psychiatric medications. • Conduct face-to-face psychiatric evaluations and monitor patient progress. • Complete admission notes within 60 hours of admission. • Complete weekly progress notes for eight weeks, followed by monthly notes. • Complete discharge summaries within 30 days of discharge. • Collaborate with interdisciplinary clinical teams to coordinate patient care. • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation. • Participate in required orientation and training. • Comply with applicable clinical standards, attendance requirements, and workplace policies. • Perform other related psychiatric duties as assigned.