Forensic Psychiatrist — Inpatient Care & Impact

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 230,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State pension plan

Generous leave/holiday time

Job summary

State of Missouri’s South Campus in St. Louis is seeking a Psychiatrist to diagnose and manage treatment for patients with serious mental illness in a long‑term forensic inpatient setting.

The role involves collaborating with internal medical providers, social workers, psychologists, dieticians, pharmacists, and rehab specialists to optimize psychiatric care and support community re‑integration. Applicants must be MD or DO graduates from an accredited adult psychiatry residency and will

Qualifications

• MD or DO graduate from an accredited adult psychiatry residency.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and prescribe psychiatric medication for patients with serious mental illness.
• Develop and implement psychiatric treatment plans and monitor for effectiveness.
• Work with an interdisciplinary team to maximize psychiatric stability and community reintegration.

Skills

Psychiatry

Diagnosis & treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD or DO, Psychiatry Residency

Job description

State of Missouri’s South Campus in St. Louis is seeking a Psychiatrist to diagnose and manage treatment for patients with serious mental illness in a long‑term forensic inpatient setting.

The role involves collaborating with internal medical providers, social workers, psychologists, dieticians, pharmacists, and rehab specialists to optimize psychiatric care and support community re‑integration. Applicants must be MD or DO graduates from an accredited adult psychiatry residency and will