Psychiatrist - PRN

Acadia Healthcare • St. Louis, MO

3d • Onsite

About The Position

McCallum Place is a nationally acclaimed, comprehensive eating disorder treatment center for pre-adolescents, adolescents, adults, and athletes of all genders. Our location in St. Louis, Missouri is unique in that we offer on-site medical and psychiatric management combined with intensive individualized psychotherapy, making us 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.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO) REQUIRED
• Licensed in the state in which the practitioner will be working
• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and per regulation within the state in which the practitioner will be working

Nice To Haves

• One or more years’ post graduate degree practice preferred
• Eating disorder experience is preferred
• Board Certification or Board Eligibility in psychiatry

Responsibilities

• Evaluate psychiatric stability of patients and determine the necessary level of care
• Collaborating and oversight with Nurse Practitioners level of care for each patient
• 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 collaborate with onsite medical provider for 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

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree