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SSM Health

Pharmacist Clinical Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$54 - $65/hr

Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) * Or * Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) * Or * Board ...

SSM Health

Pharmacist Clinical Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$54.25 - $65/hr

Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) * Or * Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) * Or * Board ...

SSM Health

Pharmacist Clinical Specialist

Oklahoma City, OK · On-site

$54.25 - $65/hr

Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) * Or * Board Certified Sterile Compounding Pharmacist (BCSCP) - Board of Pharmacy Specialties (BPS) * Or * Board ...

Wellington Regional Medical Center

PHARMACIST PRN

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$56 - $67.25/hr

The pharmacist will deliver quality nursing care to patients with varying psychiatric, behavioral, and addictive disease diagnoses. Responsibilities include accurate and timely dispensing/preparation ...

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How much do psychiatric pharmacist jobs pay per hour?

As of Jul 30, 2026, the average hourly pay for psychiatric pharmacist in the United States is $60.91, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $56.01 and $67.31 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a Psychiatric Pharmacist, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Psychiatric Pharmacist, you need in-depth knowledge of psychopharmacology, a Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) degree, and often board certification in psychiatric pharmacy (BCPP). Familiarity with electronic health records (EHRs), psychiatric medication management systems, and clinical decision support tools is typically required. Strong communication, empathy, and collaboration skills help build trust with patients and integrate effectively with mental health teams. These skills are essential for optimizing medication therapy, ensuring patient safety, and supporting positive mental health outcomes.

How does a psychiatric pharmacist typically collaborate with other mental health professionals in a clinical setting?

Psychiatric pharmacists play an integral role on multidisciplinary mental health teams by providing expertise in psychotropic medication management. They regularly consult with psychiatrists, psychiatric nurses, social workers, and therapists to develop and adjust individualized treatment plans for patients. This collaboration often involves participating in case conferences, reviewing patient medication regimens for efficacy and safety, and educating both staff and patients about medication options and side effects. Effective communication and teamwork are essential, as psychiatric pharmacists directly contribute to optimizing patient outcomes and ensuring safe, effective use of psychiatric medications.

What is a psychiatric pharmacist?

A psychiatric pharmacist is a licensed pharmacist who specializes in the safe and effective use of medications for individuals with mental health conditions such as depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. They work as part of a healthcare team to optimize medication therapy, provide patient counseling, monitor for side effects, and help manage complex drug regimens. Psychiatric pharmacists may work in hospitals, clinics, or community settings, and often collaborate closely with psychiatrists and other mental health professionals. Their expertise ensures that patients receive the most appropriate medication treatment for their specific mental health needs.

What Does a Psychiatric Pharmacist Do?

As a psychiatric pharmacist, you administer medication to patients who have a mental illness. You monitor their reactions and collaborate with their healthcare and support team to identify the most effective medicines, adjusting the dosage as needed. Additionally, your duties and responsibilities revolve around educating patients and their families about their condition and medication, working in patient advocacy, conducting research, and publishing articles in peer-reviewed journals. You can work in both inpatient and outpatient settings, with people who range in age from teens to the elderly. You must demonstrate cultural sensitivity, adherence to confidentiality requirements, and exemplary ethics at all times.

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Infographic showing various Psychiatric Pharmacist job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 1% Internship, 1% As Needed, 70% Full Time, 26% Part Time, and 2% Contract. Highlights an 99% Physical, and 1% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $126,701 per year, or $60.9 per hour.

Pharmacist-Psychiatry Department

Global Dynamics LLC

Bexar, TX

$52.75 - $63.50/hr

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Job Description:

Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to optimize drug therapy.

Review and interprets medication orders and prescriptions for inpatients to ensure dosage, route, frequency, potential interactions, and allergies have been screened.

Provide clinical pharmacy services to hospital patients including, but not limited to order review and verification, medication reconciliation, pharmacokinetic dosing/monitoring, renal dose adjustment, anticoagulation monitoring, and IV to PO conversion.

Perform medication distributive functions, including, but not limited to, preparation and/or verification of medications, labeling, compounding, and dispensing. Provide drug information to prescribers, hospital staff, and patients.

Maintain established procedures concerning quality assurance monitoring, security of controlled substances, and disposal of hazardous medications.

Oversee technician activities and performance.

Provide direction and guidance, as needed, to pharmacy technicians.

Participate in orientation, instruction training of pharmacy technicians, residents, pharmacists, and other health professionals.

Performs duties documented in accordance with requirements of all regulatory and governing bodies of pharmacy and/or the hospital.

Prepare the full range of sterile products and performs pharmaceutical calculations for a variety of preparations.

Provide for the safe handling, preparation, storage, and disposal of and hazardous drugs.

Ensure strict adherence to sterile procedures and correct operation and maintenance of equipment.

Receive and reviews, prepares, and fills physician orders for intravenous (I.V.) solutions, other parenteral, inpatient unit dose orders, prescriptions, and bulk drug orders.

Perform final pharmacy check on sterile products, bulk drug orders, replenishment of emergency medication carts and inpatient automated dispensing

Requirements

PSYCHIATRY DEPARTMENT PHARMACIST: A minimum of one-year pharmacy experience within the last 3 years. Completion of an ASHP accredited PGY-1 Pharmacy Practice Residency is required. ASHP accredited PGY-2 Specialty Residency in Psychiatry or Psychiatry Pharmacy Fellowship or equivalent experience required. Board Certified Psychiatric Pharmacist (BCPP) is preferred. Chief, Department of Pharmacy has to waive requirements.

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