Academic Psychiatrist - Faculty Position at St. Louis University

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 the education of 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 Children's Hospital, St. Mary's Hospital, and most recently Saint Louis University Hospital.

SLUCare's 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 Group's 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, there's always something to do or see here.

About SSM Health

Thoughtful. Insightful. Purposeful. There is something wholly unique and special about practicing medicine at SSM Health. Being here, you’ll experience a remarkable feeling of purpose, fulfillment, and connectedness. It’s all-encompassing and inspiring, and it’s what defines and drives our teams every day. We call it the healing power of presence and it touches, enhances, and advances all aspects of the care we give and the careers we offer. For the clinicians at SSM Health, being here means being part of a heartful heritage of healing. It’s an opportunity to further a caring legacy while advancing medicine with an esteemed organization that encourages collaboration, empowers innovation, supports growth, and seeks to elevate care for everyone we serve. Together – We Care.Devoted care everywhereSSM Health’s healing legacy originated in St. Louis, Missouri over 150 years ago where five nuns, known as the Sisters of St. Mary’s, were called to aid and heal in God’s name. Since those humble beginnings, SSM Health has grown to become one of the largest Catholic not-for-profit integrated health systems serving the Midwest. Today, our healing ministry includes over 13,900 providers and approximately 40,000 team members, all working together with a shared Mission to deliver exceptional health care services that reveal the healing presence of God across Missouri, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Wisconsin. With 23 hospitals, 12 post-acute care centers, and over 650 physician offices and specialty care clinics spread across four states, SSM Health offers a world of opportunities where clinicians can do a world of good. Whether you’re seeking to heal, teach, learn, lead, connect, or discover, there’s a place within SSM Health for you to thrive. No matter where you work within SSM Health, you can expect to be cared for personally and rewarded professionally with:• A very comprehensive and competitive total compensation and benefits package.• Extensive support and resources to support continued personal and professional growth.• Strategic organizational investments in practice infrastructure and technologies to enhance our practice efficiency and increase clinician satisfaction.• Generous paid time off and paid family leave so our team members can achieve work-life balance.