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

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - General/Other Location: Saint Louis, MO Employer: Adelphi Locums Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) Start Date: ASAP About the Position Adelphi is seeking an experienced Inpatient Psychiatrist to provide forensic psychiatric care to adult patients at a rehabilitation facility in St. Louis, Missouri. The ideal candidate will perform evaluations, develop treatment plans, and provide ongoing care focused on patient stabilization and continuity of care in compliance with applicable regulations. Job Quick Facts • Ref: BD-1341 B • Profession: Physician • Specialty: Psychiatry • Job Type: Contract (Full-Time) • Contract Length: 6 months, with option to extend • Location: St. Louis, Missouri • Service Setting: Inpatient / Forensic Rehabilitation • Coverage Type: Onsite only • Schedule: Monday–Friday 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM - 40 hours per week • Start Date: ASAP (pending completion of credentialing and clearance requirements) • Compensation: TBD Requirements • Must be a Licensed Physician in the State of Missouri • Active unrestricted Missouri Medical License with no sanctions • Active DEA certification • Active Missouri BNDD registration • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry preferred • Experience in inpatient psychiatry required • Experience with forensic or long-term psychiatric populations preferred • Must complete all credentialing, background screening, and security clearance requirements prior to start • Must be able to complete fingerprinting (in-state requirement) • Must provide negative TB test (within 1 year) • Must provide government-issued photo identification • Must provide at least one professional reference • All certifications must remain active throughout the assignment Responsibilities • Provide ongoing psychiatric care in a stable, long-term treatment environment • Provide direct patient care, including psychiatric assessments, evaluations, and treatment planning • Conduct face-to-face evaluations and ongoing patient monitoring • Manage adult patients with serious mental illness in a long-term inpatient forensic setting • Provide longitudinal psychiatric care focused on stabilization and continuity of treatment • Prescribe and manage medications in accordance with clinical guidelines • Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation, including admission notes, progress notes, and discharge summaries • Participate in required orientation and training • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care • Ensure compliance with agency policies, facility regulations, and all applicable guidelines • Adhere to attendance and leave policies • Perform duties consistent with those assigned to permanent physicians • Complete additional duties as assigned