Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Outpatient) - Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center - Kans[...]

Saint Luke's Health System; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 200,000 - 300,000; Full time

Job summary

Saint Luke’s Health System is seeking a BC/BE Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for an outpatient role within their well-respected Crittenton Children's Center in Kansas City. This full-time position involves providing comprehensive mental health care to a diverse population of children facing various behavioral health challenges, including those in the foster system. Join a passionate and collaborative team dedicated to improving the emotional well-being of children and offering top-tier benefits, including competitive salary and professional development support.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off

Yearly allowance for CME

Qualifications

• Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Completion of Psychiatry Residency Program.
• Passion for working with children in foster care and trauma.

Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient mental health care to children.
• Manage complex medication regimens.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and therapy sessions.

Skills

Compassion for children

Mental health care

Collaborative team work

Education

Doctorate Degree in Medicine

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship

Job description

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Outpatient) - Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center - Kansas City, MO page is loaded

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Outpatient) - Saint Luke's Crittenton Children's Center - Kansas City, MO

Apply locations Crittenton Children's Center | Elm Ave | Kansas City | MO time type Full time posted on Posted 2 Days Ago job requisition id JobReq0049039

Job Description

Saint Luke’s Health System in Kansas City, MO is seeking a BC/BE Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our well-established outpatient practice at Crittenton Children’s Center. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dedicated team providing compassionate, high-quality mental health care to children and their families.

About the Position

• Join a collaborative team of board-certified psychiatrists, licensed psychologists, social workers, and professional counselors offering comprehensive services, including foster care case management, psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychological testing, psychotherapy, and evidence-based care plans

• Monday–Friday schedule, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM, in an office-based setting where the physician will be expected to see between 13-15 patients per day

• Outpatient-only position with limited inpatient call responsibilities – evening call (phone call) is shared on a 1:8 rotation, with weekend rounding also at a 1:8 frequency

• Serve a high-acuity population, working with children in the foster system and those with complex trauma histories, extensive medication regimens, and multiple behavioral health & social challenges

• Strong referral base from Saint Luke’s internal clinics, local therapists, foster care programs, and recent discharges from Crittenton’s inpatient hospital

• Saint Luke’s has an extremely competitive career employment package that includes a guaranteed salary in addition to excellent benefits such as medical, dental, vision & malpractice insurance, tax-deferred retirement plan with employer match, paid time off & a generous yearly allowance for CME

• The ideal candidate will have a strong passion for working with children, particularly those in the foster system

• Requirements: Eligible for MO/KS state medical licenses, BC/BE in psychiatry, successful completion of a psychiatry residency program, and must be in the process of or have completed a child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship program

About Crittenton Children’s Center
Crittenton Children’s Center is located on a 96 acre campus in South Kansas City, and as part of Saint Luke’s Health System, provides compassionate behavioral health care for Kansas City’s children and families. Our multidisciplinary treatment teams utilize evidence-based therapies to help children develop emotional regulation, communication skills, and lifelong strategies for resilience. We offer comprehensive services, including inpatient hospitalization, residential treatment, outpatient clinic care, adolescent substance use programs, in-home counseling, foster care and adoption support, and intensive outpatient treatment for substance use. Recognized for excellence in care, Crittenton continues to exceed national and local quality benchmarks.

About Kansas City

Saint Luke's is proud to call Kansas City home. With locations on both sides of the state line, the health system serves more than 2.1 million people and 240 neighborhoods in Kansas and Missouri. USA Today has regularly named Kansas City a top area for affordability, high-quality schools, and low traffic. The greater Kansas City metro area is a vibrant, growing community known for its thriving arts scene, world champion sports teams, natural beauty, and exceptional quality of life.

Job Requirements

Applicable Experience:

Doctorate Degree

Job Details

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