Psychiatrist Child & Adolescent

Community Health at Home; Council Bluffs (IA); Hybrid; USD 250,000 - 330,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting bonus

Relocation assistance

Job summary

CHI Health is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our Psychiatric Associates in Council Bluffs, IA, providing outpatient care to children and youth with diverse backgrounds. The role offers a Monday–Friday schedule with shared call coverage and a flexible path toward a hybrid inpatient/outpatient model.

Responsibilities include delivering evidence-based treatment, potential family therapy, and contributing to teaching within our residency and fellowship programs, supported by a

Qualifications

• MD/DO or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by ABPN in General Adult Psychiatry.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Active Iowa medical license.
• DEA in good standing with no restrictions.
• BLS certification.
• Excellence in clinical care and education.
• Team-based, collaborative approach to care.
• Commitment to high quality, compassionate care.

Responsibilities

• Deliver outpatient psychiatric care to children and adolescents.
• Participate in teaching and supervision of residents and C/A fellows.
• Contribute to the academic environment and resident/fellow programs.
• Utilize EPIC for patient care documentation.
• Collaborate within a multidisciplinary team to provide comprehensive care.

Skills

Team collaboration

Patient care

Educational mentoring

Education

MD/DO or equivalent

Board Certified/Eligible - General Adult Psychiatry

Board Certified/Eligible - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Tools

DEA in good standing

BLS

EPIC EMR

Job description

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist you will join our dynamic Psychiatric Associates team providing outpatient care in Council Bluffs, IAarea. Here you will join a team of psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, psychologists, licensed social workers and patient care navigators. Whether you are looking for inpatient or outpatient practice models, the CHI Health network has the flexibility to fit your career goals.

In this role you'd enjoy a consistent Monday - Friday schedule with shared call coverage. The flexibility to pursue a hybrid practice balancing inpatient and outpatient care, if desired.Your primary focus would be delivering essential treatment, intervention, and prevention services to children and youth from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, addressing behavioral and substance abuse issues. Beyond direct patient care, you'd contribute to the academic environment through minor activities having a commitment to bedside teaching for our thriving resident and fellowship programs. This stable and rewarding role, supported by a leadership team dedicated to your professional growth, offers a fulfilling environment to truly make a difference.

Success in this role is someone who consistently improves the mental well-being and functional outcomes of their young patients, effectively utilizing evidence-based treatments, fostering strong therapeutic alliances and actively engaging with community programs to extend their reach and impact. Their success is measured not only by productivity, and meeting clinical benchmarks but by positive patient progress and satisfaction. Their contributions to teaching and mentorship within the academic community, and their dedication to continuous learning and professional development.

• Ability to tailor your practice based on clinical interests and expertise
• Conduct evaluations and provide ongoing treatment utilizing medication, with an opportunity to also provide individual and/or family therapy
• This is a clinical educator position with outpatient direct patient care duties and will include supervision of residents and C/A fellows
• EMR - EPIC
• Faculty Appointment from Creighton University School of Medicine

We are offering a guaranteed two-year base salary, a starting bonus, and relocation assistance for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - General Adult Psychiatry
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Active or Eligible to obtain an unrestricted license in Iowa
• DEA in good standing with no restrictions
• BLS
• A record of excellence in clinical care and education
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to providing high quality, compassionate care

Where You'll Work

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health™, a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CommonSpirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019. With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, CommonSpirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.

Creighton University School of Medicine

CHI Health and Creighton University are partners in providing healthcare, education, and research in the Omaha area and beyond. This partnership focuses on improving patient care through collaboration and innovation. CHI Health serves as a primary teaching hospital and research partner for Creighton's health science schools, offering a wide range of opportunities for medical and allied health professionals. To learn more visit: CHI Health & Creighton University Partnership