Staff Psychiatrist

SH-707 Staff Psychiatrist, St. Louis, MO.SummaryPosition Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Staff Psychiatrist to provide essential psychiatric care within our Forensic Rehabilitation Program (FRP) on Ward E. This role involves delivering high-quality, in-person psychiatric services to a specialized caseload of approximately 24 clients with serious mental illnesses and antisocial traits. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player, committed to long-term patient recovery and working within an integrated, multidisciplinary treatment team.Key ResponsibilitiesDirect Patient Care: Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for a caseload of approximately 24 clients on Ward E.Treatment Planning: Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans in a forensic rehabilitation setting.Medication Management: Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, monitoring for efficacy and side effects.Clinical Documentation: Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant medical records for all clients, including:Admission Notes completed within 60 hours of admission.Weekly progress notes for the first eight weeks post-admission, transitioning to monthly notes thereafter.Discharge Summaries completed within 30 days of discharge.Team Collaboration: Work effectively as a core member of a friendly, multidisciplinary team, which includes a psychologist, social workers, a dietician, a rehabilitation therapist, and a pharmacist.Clinical Leadership: Provide psychiatric expertise and guidance to the treatment team regarding patient care and management.Required Qualifications & CredentialsMedical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited pletion of an accredited residency program in Psychiatry.Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.Active and unrestricted license to practice medicine in the state of Missouri.Current Missouri BNDD registration.Current Missouri Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) registration.Excellent communication, interpersonal, and team collaboration skills.Work Environment & Patient PopulationThis position is located at the FTC South Campus and requires all services to be performed in person.The assigned patient population on Ward E consists of clients with serious mental illnesses and antisocial traits.The average length of stay for clients is four to five years, allowing for deep therapeutic engagement.The unit experiences a low turnover rate, with approximately 1-2 admissions and discharges every two months.Many clients participate in the facility’s Client Work Program (CWP).Syra Health is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity at all levels. Lived experience and non-traditional backgrounds are welcomed and encouraged. #J-18808-Ljbffr

Created: 2025-10-06