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Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri - Mercy

Psychiatry - Physician at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri - Mercy

Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri - Mercy No longer available

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Find your calling at Mercy!

Mercy Children’s Hospital in St. Louis is seeking a full time BC/BE Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our dedicated team delivering in-patient services.

Position offers $50K Recruitment Bonus!

Mercy Children's Hospital St. Louis:

  • Largest child & adolescent psychiatry group in Missouri.
  • A 13-bed inpatient behavioral health unit designed to provide a healing, kid-friendly environment.
  • 24-hour in-house pediatric hospitalist coverage.
  • 175 pediatric providers on staff with over 80 fellowship-trained pediatric specialists.
  • Educational program for University of Missouri medical students.
  • Member of Children’s Hospital Association.
  • System-wide Epic EMR.

This Position Offers:

  • Competitive, shift-based model
  • 7 on/7 off schedule!
  • Comprehensive, day one benefits including health, dental, vision and CME
  • Retirement plans available with employer contribution and matching options
  • Relocation package and professional liability coverage provided
  • As a not-for-profit system, Mercy qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
  • This location is eligible for H-1B Sponsorship

Welcome to St. Louis:

Urban explorer, outdoor adventurer, aficionado of family fun – no matter your persona, you’ll find plenty to do in St. Louis. The city is brimming with free, world-class attractions and boasts an arts-and-culture scene that’s second to none. Plus, fans of fresh air will be surprised and delighted by our flourishing public parks, miles of trails and exhilarating waterways. Sprinkle in a bit of our secret sauce – the warmth and hospitality of the residents – and you’ll discover that St. Louis dishes up an undeniably epic place to call home.

Find us at:

Facebook | LinkedIn | Instagram | mercy.net | Mercy Careers

Your life is our life’s work

At Mercy, you can lead the way. Join a team where your passion for patient care meets cutting-edge innovation. As part of an organization rooted in nearly 200 years of compassionate service, you’ll help deliver transformative health care experiences while exploring new technologies and shaping the future of medicine. What sets us apart is our unwavering commitment to physician leadership—from the highest levels of our organization to the front lines of care—where physicians and caregivers collaborate, embrace fresh thinking, and drive clinical and operational excellence. If making a difference in your community is why you chose health care, Mercy is where your purpose meets possibility.



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Market salary data for Psychiatrists nationally

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Employer-favored market

Competitive market. Focus on fit and differentiation over compensation.

Hiring leverage
Lean employer
Wage leverage
Limited
Mobility
Low mobility

Who this leverage applies to

Stronger for: Credentialed candidates
Weaker for: Entry-level candidates, Career switchers, Self-taught practitioners

Where to negotiate

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Title / level
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Limited mobility: Few adjacent roles—switching employers is harder.

Focus on demonstrating unique fit and value.

Does this path compound?

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🚀 Compound
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⚠️ Plateau
Limited growth
Specialize
Experts earn more
Pay Upside →
High turnover market

Many openings, but pay doesn't scale as much with experience.

+6%
10yr growth
Typical: Doctoral or professional degree

Openings come from turnover, not new growth. Differentiate to advance.

Labor data: BLS 2024