Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Hybrid)

CENTERSTONE MEDICAL GROUP

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – Hybrid (In-Person & Remote Mix)

Location: Independence, MO

Department: Psychiatry Clinics

Employment Type: Full-Time

About Centerstone Medical Group

Centerstone Medical Group is proud to be one of the largest community-based medical groups in the nation. We support the medical providers who deliver integrated health services across the organizations under Centerstone, including psychiatry, medication-assisted treatment for addiction, crisis stabilization, primary care, home health care, pharmacy, integrated health, and a wide range of specialty care.

We don't do business as usual — we push boundaries and redefine care every day. We take a whole-person approach, integrating primary care, behavioral health, addiction medicine, and dental and pharmacy services to meet people where they are. We don't work in silos — we work as a team, collaborating across disciplines to solve real problems in real time.

We're looking for bold thinkers — physicians, nurse practitioners, psychologists, and dental providers who want to break barriers and rethink healthcare. If you're ready to do more, think bigger, and change lives, we want you on our team.

Learn more at: Centerstone Medical Group - Centerstone

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.

Essential Job Functions

• 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.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong clinical knowledge of child and adolescent psychiatric and addiction medicine practices.

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

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

• Ability to establish effective relationships via telephone, telemedicine, or in-person contact, consistent with a hybrid practice model.

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

• Ability to work effectively with a diverse patient population, including children, adolescents, and their families.

• Passion for helping others and commitment to ongoing learning and professional development.

Experience and Education Qualifications

Required

• 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.

Why Join Us

• Sign-On Bonus — $30,000 distributed on first payday

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• PTO: 160 hours per year, front-loaded annual leave (up to 40 hours may roll over from year to year)

• Sick Leave: 40 hours front-loaded sick leave (does not roll over from year to year)

• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage

• CME: $3,500 CME expense reimbursement plus 5 paid CME days every two years (renews every two years; does not roll over)

• 100% of relevant professional license fees reimbursed by the company

• 100% of professional liability insurance covered by the company

• Relocation reimbursement, if applicable

• Student Loan Repayment Program

• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Flexible schedule builds — we'll work with you to build a clinic schedule that meets your needs, with the main consideration being availability of supporting staff (e.g., nursing and front desk) to align with your schedule

• Opportunity to be part of an integrated, mission-driven healthcare team

• Collaborative culture focused on improving access to high-quality behavioral health care