Psychiatry Physician

Join a leading healthcare facility in Clayton, Missouri, as a Psychiatry Physician and enjoy a stable night-shift schedule with excellent pay and comprehensive benefits. The role involves night shifts, offering a chance to deliver critical mental health services while benefiting from a supportive team environment.

Psychiatry Physician – Clayton, MO | Night Shift | Immediate Start

Join a leading healthcare facility in Clayton, Missouri, as a Psychiatry Physician and enjoy a stable night-shift schedule with excellent pay and comprehensive benefits. This is an outstanding opportunity to work in a supportive environment with flexibility to start soon and contract through January 2027.

Quick Facts

• Location: Clayton, MO
• Start Date: 11/01/2026
• End Date: 01/31/2027
• Shift: Night, 5x8-hour shifts (19:00 – 07:00)
• Hours/week: 40
• Employment Type: Contract
• Licenses/Certifications: Licensure required for practice in Missouri
• Experience: Previous psychiatric practice experience preferred

Pay & Benefits

• Hourly Pay Rate: $300.30/hour
• Pay package discussed upon application
• Benefits include:
  • Weekly pay via direct deposit
  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
  • Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
  • Licensure, certification, and travel reimbursements when applicable
  • Robust referral bonus program
  • Dedicated 24/7 support team to assist throughout your assignment

What You’ll Do

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and develop treatment plans for patients
• Manage and monitor medication adjustments based on patient needs
• Provide crisis intervention and emergency psychiatric care when necessary
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure comprehensive patient care
• Document patient interactions thoroughly in electronic health records
• Follow all safety protocols and legal requirements for psychiatric practice
• Assist in improving patient outcomes within the facility

What You Need

• Active Medical License to practice Psychiatry in Missouri
• Previous experience in psychiatric settings, preferably in inpatient or hospital environments
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to manage a diverse patient population with varying mental health needs

About the Assignment
This assignment is with a leading medical facility in Clayton, Missouri, providing inpatient psychiatric care. The role involves night shifts, offering a chance to deliver critical mental health services while benefiting from a supportive team environment. The facility values professionalism and dedication to patient well-being.

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