Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Hybrid)

Brightli; Columbia Township (MO); Hybrid; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

All-Inclusive benefits

Telemedicine access

EAP program

Paid time off

Supportive culture

Career advancement

Job summary

Brightli in Columbia, MO, is seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a compassionate, collaborative team. The role includes psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and public behavioral health education, with a hybrid work model.

The ideal candidate will have medical training in psychiatry, completing a residency, and board certification or eligibility. Brightli offers comprehensive benefits, telemedicine, paid time off, and opportunities for leadership advancement.

Qualifications

• Medical degree from an accredited institution.
• Completion of a psychiatry residency program.
• Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry or child and adolescent psychiatry.
• Valid medical license to practice in the applicable state.

Responsibilities

• Examine, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients with mental health and/or addiction medicine concerns.
• Provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.
• Carry a caseload as determined in collaboration with supervisory staff.
• Participate in emergency services to offer rapid aid during emotional crises.
• Ensure comprehensive follow-up care for all clients.
• Join client staffing meetings to identify problems and set treatment goals; manage assigned cases.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and staff development activities.
• Support management needs, such as data collection, program evaluation, and grant applications.
• Engage in public and community behavioral health education through forums and media appearances.
• Adhere to HIM department rules and quality assurance procedures.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations and follow-up appointments promptly.
• Participate in the physician on-call rotation (voluntary and compensated).
• Offer medical/psychiatric consultation to staff and external entities including courts.
• Collaborate with NPs, fellows, residents, and students; back up colleagues as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Effective communication

EHR proficiency

Reading & interpreting documents

Patient relationships

Team collaboration

Diversity of patient population

Experience in psychiatry role

Education

MD/DO medical degree

Psychiatry residency

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry specialization

Board cert or eligibility in psychiatry/CA psychiatry

Medical license

Job description

Job Description:

Job Title: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Hybrid (In-Person & Remote Mix)

Location: Columbia, MO

Department: Psychiatry Clinics

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

Join our compassionate and collaborative team as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, where you will make a meaningful difference in the lives of young individuals struggling with mental health and addiction issues. In this role, you will provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations and medication management, while also engaging in public behavioral health education initiatives. We are looking for a dedicated professional who is passionate about helping others, possesses strong communication skills, and is committed to ongoing learning and development.

As a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist, you will examine, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients, participate in emergency services, and contribute to program evaluation and grant applications. Your expertise will be vital in ensuring comprehensive follow-up care and supporting the development of our staff.

The Psychiatrist position offers…

• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more

• Telemedicine - 24/7 phone, web, or mobile app medical, behavioral health, & dermatology visits

• Employee Assistance Program - 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost

• Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay

• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual’s humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

• Career Advancement - Opportunities to move into Medical Leadership

Key Responsibilities:

• Examine, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients with mental health and/or addiction medicine concerns, including emotional or mental illness, intellectual disabilities, or situational maladjustment.

• Provide direct patient care, including psychiatric evaluations and medication management services.

• Carry a caseload as determined in collaboration with supervisory staff.

• Participate in emergency services to offer rapid aid during emotional crises.

• Ensure comprehensive follow-up care for all clients.

• Join client staffing meetings upon request to identify problems and establish treatment goals; assume management responsibility for assigned cases.

• Attend required meetings, trainings, and staff development activities organized by Brightli or as assigned.

• Support management needs, such as data collection, program evaluation, grant applications, and maintenance of service contracts.

• Engage in public and community behavioral health education through forums, educational materials, and media appearances.

• Adhere to quality assurance procedures and follow established rules and regulations of the Health Information Management (HIM) department.

• Complete psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up appointments in a timely manner as assigned by support services.

• Participate in the on-call rotation for physicians (voluntary and for additional compensation).

• Offer medical/psychiatric consultation to internal staff and external entities, including the court system, as requested by the supervisor/administrative team.

• Collaborate, and provide support to assigned Nurse Practitioners, fellows, residents and students; act as backup for colleagues when needed.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex ideas to patients, staff, and the public.

• Proficiency in reading and interpreting complex documents and using an electronic health record system is essential.

• Basic mathematical skills and the capacity to apply logic to carry out written, oral, or diagrammed instructions.

• Ability to establish effective relationships via telephone, telemedicine, or in-person contacts.

• Capable of working in a group practice, following directions, and accepting supervision.

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population

• Experience in a similar role is preferred.

Experience and/or Education Qualifications:

• Medical degree from an accredited institution

• Completion of a residency program in psychiatry

• child & adolescent psychiatry (for Child Psychiatrist role only)

• Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry or child and adolescent psychiatry

• Valid medical license to practice in the applicable state/province

Position Perks & Benefits:

Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal life

Employee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & more

Top-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportive

Career mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from within

Welcoming, warm, supportive: a work culture & environment that promotes your well‑being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.

Brightli is on a Mission:

A mission to improve client care, reduce the financial burden of community mental health centers by sharing resources, a mission to have a larger voice in advocacy to increase access to mental health and substance user care in our communities, and a mission to evolve the behavioral health industry to better meet the needs of our clients.

As a behavioral and community mental health provider, we prioritize fostering a culture of belonging and connection within our workforce. We encourage applications from individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences, as we believe that a rich tapestry of perspectives strengthens our mission. If you are passionate about empowering local communities and creating an environment where everyone feels valued and supported, we invite you to join our mission‑driven organization dedicated to cultivating an authentic workplace.

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Burrell Behavioral Health is a Smoke and Tobacco Free Workplace.