Psychiatric - Mental Health Physician

Company: SSM Health
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: May 23, 2025

Job Description:

St. Louis University seeks a dedicated and innovative Academic Adult Psychiatrist to join our esteemed faculty. Our department is committed to providing exceptional patient care, advancing psychiatric research, and educating the next generation of mental health professionals.Position Overview: As an Academic Adult Psychiatrist, you will be crucial in delivering comprehensive psychiatric services, engaging in groundbreaking research, and contributing to educating residents and medical students.Key Responsibilities:

• Provide high-quality psychiatric care to adult patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings.
• Participate in the development and implementation of innovative treatment programs.
• Engage in clinical research and contribute to the advancement of psychiatric knowledge.
• Teach and mentor residents, medical students, and other healthcare professionals.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure holistic patient care.
• Participate in departmental meetings, committees, and other academic activities.Qualifications:
  • Board certification in Psychiatry.
  • Eligibility for medical licensure in the state of Missouri.
  • Strong commitment to teaching and mentoring.
  • Experience in clinical research is highly desirable.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.What We Offer:
    • A supportive and collaborative academic environment.
    • Opportunities to engage in cutting-edge research and innovative treatment programs.
    • The chance to contribute to the education of future mental health professionals.
    • Competitive salary and benefits package.
    • Access to state-of-the-art facilities and resources. About SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health: SLUCare Physician Group and SSM Health have partnered for decades to provide exceptional medical services to patients at Cardinal Glennon Childrens Hospital, St. Marys Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.SLUCares more than 600 faculty, other academic medical professionals, and staff are now a dedicated academic physician division within SSM Health - St. Louis and continue their work as researchers and educators. They will collaborate with SSM Health Medical Groups more than 600 community-based providers to deliver care at more than 50 physician office locations, as well as through comprehensive virtual and digital health services. Our continued investment in our physicians and their practices reflects the commitment we have to advancing health care for the communities we serve. Community Description: Home to the famed Gateway Arch, St. Louis is one of the most livable cities in the country. This sprawling metropolitan mecca features a large variety of neighborhoods and communities spanning six counties. With an affordable housing market, trendy neighborhoods like Cherokee Street and Delmar Loop, and the booming economic landscape of the city make this one of the most attractive cities for young professionals. There is more to do per square mile in St. Louis than in any other city in the state. With restaurants, parks, recreation, cultural activities and sporting events, theres always something to do or see here. SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer: SSM Health is committed to equal employment opportunity based on race, color, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, and all other statuses protected by law. To view all of our current provider career opportunities, visit

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