Behavioral Health Pharmacist Specialist

SSM Health

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Saint Louis, MissouriFull TimePharmacy

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Job Description

About the Role

Join SSM Health as a Behavioral Health Pharmacist Specialist in United States. It's more than a career, it's a calling. MO-SSM Health Saint Louis University Hospital Worker Type: Regular Job Summary: Optimizes patient care by promoting rational, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy by developing and providing clinical services in their area of expertise.

Key Responsibilities

provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Requirements

Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation (IDFPR) And Board Certified Ambulatory Care Pharmacist (BCACP)

Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Cardiology Pharmacist (BCCP)

Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Critical Care Pharmacist (BCCCP)

Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) Or Board Certified Geriatric Pharmacist (BCGP)

Benefits & Compensation

SSM Health values our exceptional employees by offering a comprehensive benefits package to fit their needs.

Paid Parental Leave: we offer eligible team members one week of paid parental leave for newborns or newly adopted children (pro-rated based on FTE).

Flexible Payment Options: our voluntary benefit offered through DailyPay offers eligible hourly team members instant access to their earned, unpaid base pay (fees may apply) before payday.

Upfront Tuition Coverage: we provide upfront tuition coverage through FlexPath Funded for eligible team members.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Day shift only - no nights.

Apply to join SSM Health as a Behavioral Health Pharmacist Specialist.

Key Skills

Pharmaceutical careDrug therapy monitoringClinical processesMedication safetyInterdisciplinary teamworkPatient counselingDrug utilization reviewClinical pathwaysEvidence-based practiceStaff developmentPharmacotherapyMedication utilizationData analysisClinical documentation

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Behavioral Health Pharmacist Specialist at SSM Health a 3.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Pharmacy pharmacist listings evaluated on our platform.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

Pharmacy — Pharmacist Career Context

This Pharmacy position at SSM Health is open to pharmacist candidates.

Pharmacists are expanding beyond traditional dispensing roles into clinical consulting, medication management, and remote pharmacy services.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Saint Louis, Missouri.

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Key skills and qualifications: Pharmaceutical care, Drug therapy monitoring, Clinical processes, Medication safety, Interdisciplinary teamwork, Patient counseling, Drug utilization review, Clinical pathways. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Pharmacy role.

Core responsibilities: The Behavioral Health Pharmacist Specialist optimizes patient care by promoting rational, safe, and cost-effective drug therapy through clinical interventions and monitoring. They also educate pharmacy staff, residents, and students while coordinating drug utilization reviews to improve treatment ou...

Benefits package: Paid Parental Leave, Flexible Payment Options, Upfront Tuition Coverage, Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, Disability Insurance. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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