Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist (Hybrid)

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Hybrid (In-Person & Remote Mix)Location: Columbia, MODepartment: Psychiatry ClinicsEmployment Type: Full-timeJob 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.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 populationExperience in a similar role is preferred.Experience and/or Education Qualifications:Medical degree from an accredited institutionCompletion of a residency program in psychiatryChild & adolescent psychiatry (for Child Psychiatrist role only)Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry or child and adolescent psychiatryValid medical license to practice in the applicable state/provincePosition Perks & Benefits:Paid time off: full-time employees receive an attractive time off package to balance your work and personal lifeEmployee benefits package: full-time employees receive health, dental, vision, retirement, life, & moreTop-notch training: initial, ongoing, comprehensive, and supportiveCareer mobility: advancement opportunities/promoting from withinWelcoming, 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.