PRN Psychiatrist for Eating Disorder Treatment

Acadia Healthcare; Webster Groves (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

McCallum Place Eating Disorder Center, part of Acadia Healthcare, in St. Louis, MO, seeks a PRN Psychiatrist to join our team. Responsibilities include evaluating psychiatric stability, determining level of care, and collaborating with Nurse Practitioners for patient management.

Caseload typically 12-20 patients per week with PRN onsite coverage for vacation periods. Eligible candidates hold an MD or DO, state license, psychiatry board certification or eligibility, and DEA credentials to

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) is required.
• Licensed to practice psychiatry in the state of practice.
• Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry.
• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate psychiatric stability of patients and determine level of care.
• Collaborate with and oversee Nurse Practitioners for each patient.
• Practice within medical protocols defined by federal/state regulations and facility policy.
• Review patient information to ensure medical stability and collaborate with onsite medical provider.
• Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
• Treat or direct treatment using various psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
• Review and complete medical information for individualized care plans; document timely.
• Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing per policy.

Education

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)

Licensed in the state in which the practitioner will be working

Board Certification or Board Eligibility in psychiatry

Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances

Job description

McCallum Place Eating Disorder Center, part of Acadia Healthcare, in St. Louis, MO, seeks a PRN Psychiatrist to join our team. Responsibilities include evaluating psychiatric stability, determining level of care, and collaborating with Nurse Practitioners for patient management.

Caseload typically 12-20 patients per week with PRN onsite coverage for vacation periods. Eligible candidates hold an MD or DO, state license, psychiatry board certification or eligibility, and DEA credentials to