Academic Physician - MD/DO - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
SSM Health
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Posted: 10-Jun-26
Location: Saint Louis, Missouri
Categories:
Physicians/Surgeons
Internal Number: R98290
Job Description
SLUCare Physician Group, the academic medical practice of SSM Health in the St. Louis region, is seeking a board-eligible or board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our Division of Child Psychiatry at SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital.
This is an academic faculty position that combines inpatient and ED consult-liaison psychiatry and outpatient care, supporting children and adolescents with a wide range of psychiatric conditions. The role also advances the educational mission of Saint Louis University School of Medicine, with opportunities to teach and mentor medical students, psychiatry residents, and child and adolescent psychiatry fellows.
Key Responsibilities
Provide consultation-liaison psychiatric services for pediatric inpatients and ED
Deliver outpatient psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents
Participate in a shared call schedule
Contribute to the teaching and mentorship of trainees (students, residents, fellows)
Engage in academic activities, including research and scholarly work, as desired
Collaborate within a multidisciplinary pediatric care team
Position Highlights
Full-time academic faculty appointment at Saint Louis University School of Medicine
Balanced clinical workload with a manageable mix of inpatient consults and outpatient care
Integrated practice environment with hospital and outpatient offices on the same campus
Shared call model supporting work-life balance
EPIC electronic medical record system
Compensation & Benefits:
Competitive salary based on qualifications and experience.
Comprehensive benefits package.
Academic appointment with Saint Louis University School of Medicine; faculty rank commensurate with experience.
Qualifications
MD or DO degree
Board-eligible or board-certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Eligibility for Missouri medical licensure
Commitment to academic medicine, education, and team-based care
Hospital Description:
Located in St. Louis, MO, SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital is a not-for-profit ranked among the best children's hospitals in the country. We care for children and teenagers of all ages, from the St. Louis surrounding area, Illinois, and across the country. #CardinalGlennon
As an award-winning pediatric hospital, we are committed to compassionate, quality care. We offer the following:
Over 195 beds caring for patients ranging from 0 - 21 years of age
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 SSM Health Cardinal Glennon Children's Hospital, SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital, and, most recently SSM Health 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 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.
SSM Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer:
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