Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - General/Other in Saint Louis, MO

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other
Location: Saint Louis, MO
Employer: Lancesoft Inc
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

Provides comprehensive psychiatric and behavioral health services, including psychiatric evaluations, diagnosis, medication management, emergency psychiatric care, and behavioral health consultations. Supports patients and families through education, treatment planning, referrals, and coordination of inpatient and community-based services.

Job Responsibilities:
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric and behavioral health conditions
• Provide medication management for patients requiring ongoing psychiatric care
• Provide formal and informal behavioral health consultations
• Provide emergency psychiatric services during contracted hours
• Facilitate hospitalization for patients requiring inpatient psychiatric care
• Educate patients and families about psychiatric diagnoses and medications
• Assist eligible patients with accessing free medication programs
• Refer patients to appropriate community and vocational resources
• Participate in behavioral health team meetings and care coordination
• Provide consultation to Behavioral Health staff regarding diagnosis and treatment
• Support development of psychiatric programs, policies, and clinical procedures
• Review patient care and documentation and support staff development
• Maintain required productivity and accurate clinical documentation
• Participate in quality improvement, staff meetings, and community health activities

Requirements

• Active Missouri medical license in good standing required
• DEA and BNDD registrations required
• Medicare and Medicaid provider enrollment required
• Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program required
• Board Certified in Psychiatry required
• Minimum 2 years of Psychiatry experience required
• Experience or strong interest in an urban healthcare setting preferred
• Active professional membership in Psychiatry preferred
• Continuing education and professional development required