Forensic Psychiatrist — Inpatient Care & Team Impact

State of Missouri; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined pension plan

Health insurance

Paid leave

Job summary

The State of Missouri is seeking a Psychiatrist for our South Campus in St. Louis, MO. This long‑term forensic inpatient hospital serves patients with serious mental illness who are involved with the legal system.

The role requires a medical degree and successful completion of an accredited psychiatry residency. You will diagnose, treat, and monitor patients, working within an interdisciplinary team to maximize psychiatric stability and community reintegration.

Qualifications

• Must be an MD or DO graduate from an accredited adult psychiatry residency.
• Experience in forensic inpatient settings is a plus.
• Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team to maximize patient care.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and prescribe psychiatric medications for patients with serious mental illness.
• Develop and implement psychiatric treatment plans and monitor effectiveness.
• Collaborate with a team including medical providers, social workers, psychologists, dieticians, pharmacists, and rehabilitation specialists.
• MD or DO graduate from an accredited adult psychiatry residency.

Skills

Clinical diagnosis

Psychopharmacology

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO Psychiatry residency

Job description

The State of Missouri is seeking a Psychiatrist for our South Campus in St. Louis, MO. This long‑term forensic inpatient hospital serves patients with serious mental illness who are involved with the legal system.

The role requires a medical degree and successful completion of an accredited psychiatry residency. You will diagnose, treat, and monitor patients, working within an interdisciplinary team to maximize psychiatric stability and community reintegration.