Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

McCallum Eating Disorder Center; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in behavioral healthcare is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Psychiatrist to join their team in St. Louis. This role involves diagnosing and treating mental illnesses through a combination of psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and medication management. The center offers a supportive environment designed for healing, integrating personalized care and best practices. As part of a comprehensive treatment network, you will have the opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' lives while working within a collaborative and innovative team. If you are passionate about mental health and looking to contribute to a center of excellence, this position is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Medicine required with board certification in psychiatry.
• One or more years of post-graduate practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services to patients at the facility.
• Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
• Maintain confidential documentation and compliance.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Psychoanalysis

Medication Management

Clinical Documentation

Patient Evaluation

Education

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)

Job description

Overview:

McCallum Place Eating Disorder Center - St. Louis

231 W Lockwood Ave, Ste 202

Webster Groves, MO 63119

McCallum Place is a nationally acclaimed, comprehensive eating disorder treatment center for all genders, ages 10 and up. Our location in St. Louis, Missouri is unique in that we offer on-site medical and psychiatric management and care combined with intensive individualized psychotherapy, making our center a center of excellence and great alternative to traditional hospital settings.

We integrate personalized nutritional support and best practices throughout our treatment. Our state-of-the-art eating disorder programs and setting are designed to create an environment of structure and support for restoration and healing.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Psychiatrist to support our patients receiving specialized care.

About the role:

Responsible for the diagnosis and treatment of mental illnesses through a combination of personal counseling (psychotherapy), psychoanalysis, hospitalization and/or medication.

Responsibilities:
Responsible for providing clinical services to patients at the facility.
Practice within medical protocols defined by federal and state regulations, as well as by corporate, facility policy or procedures.
Review medical information on patients to ensure medical stability and to offer medical recommendations.
Evaluate patients for mental, emotional or behavioral disorders.
Treat or direct treatment of patients, utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, documents services and information in a timely manner.
Maintain confidential documentation, compliance and billing in accordance with the policy and procedures.
Qualifications:
Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) required.
One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred.
Licensed in the state in which the facility(s) operate.

Licenses/Certifications:

Board certification in psychiatry
Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working.

Our Comprehensive Treatment Network

~23,500 Employees · ~11,400 Beds · 258 Locations · 38 States · 1 Network

As a leading provider of behavioral healthcare services in the United States and Puerto Rico, Acadia Healthcare operates 258 treatment facilities across 38 states. Our network of treatment facilities offers multiple levels of care for various behavioral health and substance use disorders. At Acadia, our primary goal is to meet patients where they’re at in their treatment process. We do this by providing a multitude of levels of care, including detoxification, residential treatment for substance use, residential treatment for dual diagnosis, acute psychiatric inpatient hospitalization, medication-assisted treatment (MAT) services, and an array of outpatient programming options, ranging from partial hospitalization programs (PHPs) and intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) to traditional outpatient services. Our expansive network of treatment facilities creates greater access to care, reduces the stigma associated with mental illness and substance use, and offers those in our communities a safe environment in which to receive the treatment they need.

We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.

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