Academic Physician - MD/DO - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Opportunity - Join a Leading Academic Pediatric Team in St. Louis, Missouri

Why This Opportunity Stands Out:

Step into a  rewarding academic role where you can make a meaningful impact on the mental health of children and adolescents—while shaping the next generation of physicians.

SLUCare Physician Group is seeking a  Board-Eligible/Board-Certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a collaborative, mission-driven team at one of the nation’s top-ranked children’s hospitals.

Your Role:

• Provide  consult-liaison psychiatry  for pediatric inpatients and the emergency department
• Deliver  outpatient psychiatric care  for children and adolescents
• Participate in a  shared call schedule  designed for balance
• Teach and mentor  medical students, residents, and fellows
• Engage in  academic pursuits , including research (optional)
• Collaborate within a  multidisciplinary pediatric care team

What You’ll Love:

• Academic Faculty Appointment at Saint Louis University School of Medicine
• Balanced Practice - mix of inpatient consults and outpatient care
• On-Campus Convenience – hospital and clinic in one location
• Supportive Call Structure - promoting work-life balance
• EPIC EMR System

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Faculty rank aligned with experience

Qualifications:

• MD or DO
• Board-Eligible or Board-Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Eligible for Missouri medical licensure
• Passion for  academic medicine, teaching, and team-based care

Make an Impact:

If you’re looking for a role that blends  clinical excellence, teaching, and purpose-driven work , this is your opportunity to thrive in a supportive academic environment.

Apply today and help shape the future of pediatric mental health.

About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health:

SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, and, most recently SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCare's more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Group's more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services.

Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve.

Community Description:

Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, there's always something to do or see here.

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. SSM Health provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit joinssmhealth.com.