Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Hybrid)

About the role

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

• Location: Springfield, 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.

This position offers

• Sign-On Bonus
• All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, generous paid time off, 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.
• Career Advancement & Wage Growth - Grow in your career with great opportunities for upward mobility and added income. Medical Leadership role opportunities.
• Comprehensive Training - Learn and develop skills with our robust on-the-job training.
• Workplace Culture - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement.

Benefits

Plus the following perks as a full-time provider:

• Competitive PTO and separate sick leave.
• CME reimbursement for full-time (30+ hours) employees.
• 100% of relevant professional license fees reimbursed by the company.
• 100% professional liability insurance covered by the company.

Key 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.
• 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 establish treatment goals.
• Attend required meetings, trainings, and staff development activities.
• Support management needs, such as data collection and program evaluation.
• Engage in public and community behavioral health education initiatives.
• Complete psychiatric evaluations and medication follow-up appointments in a timely manner.
• Offer medical/psychiatric consultation to internal staff and external entities as requested.
• Collaborate and provide support to assigned Nurse Practitioners, fellows, residents, and students.

Education, Experience, and/or Credential Qualifications

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

Additional Qualifications

• Successful completion of background check including criminal record, driving record, and abuse/neglect.
• Valid driver's license in state of residency with an acceptable driving record.
• Must not be under any formal disciplinary action by state board(s).

Physical Requirements

• The role requires standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods.
• Manual dexterity is needed to use hands and fingers for writing, typing, and manipulating controls.
• Must be able to reach with arms and hands, talk, and hear.
• Occasionally, the employee may need to walk or run up and down stairs during crises or emergencies.
• The work environment can be stressful and fast-paced.

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.