Psychiatrist - Eating Disorders

Geisinger; St. Louis (MO); On-site; USD 180,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Full-Time Psychiatrist to join their team at a leading eating disorder treatment center. This role involves diagnosing and treating mental illnesses through personalized counseling and medication management. You will provide essential clinical services while adhering to medical protocols and ensuring patient confidentiality. This position offers the opportunity to work in a supportive environment that prioritizes patient care and integrates innovative treatment practices. If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of individuals facing eating disorders, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• MD or DO required, with board certification in psychiatry.
• One year of post-graduate practice preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide clinical services and evaluate patients for mental disorders.
• Maintain compliance and document services in a timely manner.

Skills

Psychotherapy

Diagnosis of mental illnesses

Medication management

Patient evaluation

Education

Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO)

Post-graduate practice experience

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 a 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

• Provide 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, documenting 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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