Psychiatrist - PRN

Acadia Healthcare • St. Louis, MO

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About The Position

McCallum Place Eating Disorder Center is seeking a PRN psychiatrist to provide psychiatric care for adolescents and adults in its eating disorder treatment program. The role is based at the St. Louis, Missouri location and can be performed via telehealth. The average caseload is 12–20 patients per week, with work scheduled as needed for vacation coverage.

McCallum Place provides comprehensive eating disorder treatment, combining on-site medical and psychiatric management with individualized psychotherapy and nutritional support. Its programs serve pre-adolescents, adolescents, adults, and athletes of all genders, with a structured and supportive setting focused on restoration and healing.

The psychiatrist evaluates patients’ psychiatric and medical stability, determines or supports decisions about level of care, and treats or directs treatment for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders using psychotherapeutic methods and medications. The role also includes collaboration with nurse practitioners and medical providers, completion of care plans and clinical documentation, and compliance with applicable policies, regulations, and billing requirements.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree in Medicine (MD or DO).
• Licensed in the state where the practitioner will work.
• Board certification or board eligibility in psychiatry.
• Current DEA credentials to prescribe controlled substances without restrictions and in accordance with regulations in the state where the practitioner will work.

Nice To Haves

• One or more years of postgraduate practice experience preferred.
• Eating disorder experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate patients’ psychiatric stability and determine the necessary level of care.
• Collaborate with and provide oversight to nurse practitioners regarding each patient’s level of care.
• Practice in accordance with federal and state regulations and corporate and facility policies and procedures.
• Review patients’ medical information to ensure medical stability and collaborate with the on-site medical provider on recommendations.
• Evaluate patients for mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders.
• Treat patients or direct their treatment using a variety of psychotherapeutic methods and medications.
• Review and complete medical information for individual care plans, and document services and information in a timely manner.
• Maintain confidential documentation and comply with applicable policies and procedures for compliance and billing.

What This Job Offers

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