Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Missouri
Child Psychiatrist jobs in Missouri are concentrated in community mental health centers, academic medical systems, and inpatient psychiatric facilities, with demand strongest for those experienced in child and adolescent trauma, medication management, and telepsychiatry. The largest hiring hubs are Kansas City, St. Louis, and Springfield, where established employers such as Children's Mercy Hospital, BJC HealthCare, and Burrell Behavioral Health maintain active child psychiatry programs. Missouri's persistent workforce gap in pediatric behavioral health keeps this one of the more active hiring markets in the Midwest, with openings at the fellow, attending, and senior attending levels. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Physicians and Housestaff
- Days
- Full-Time
- 115813
- – / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Job Description
- Opportunity for general, child, and addiction psychiatrists
- Outpatient only Monday through Friday
- 12-15 patients per day
- No call
- Opportunity to work with medical students and residents, if interested, but not required
- Strong support staff including team supervisors, case managers, community support specialists, schedulers, nurses, and primary care consultants
- Onsite pharmacy and pharmacist
- Base salary to allow quality care focus
- Relocation assistance
Overview
BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Takes exceptional care of people by ensuring optimal care and safety of patients admitted to assigned service.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.
- Manages the medical care of assigned clients.
- Participates in performance improvement efforts, task forces and committees.
- Performs and documents histories and mental status exams in the patient's medical record.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Doctorate
- Medicine
Experience
- No Experience
Supervisor Experience
- 2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Drug Enforcement Agency
- BNDD - applicable state
Preferred Requirements
Licenses & Certifications
- Psych Residency/Bd Eligible
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
- Saint Louis, Missouri
- Physicians and Housestaff
- Days
- Full-Time
- 115813
- – / year (Salary or hourly rate is based on job qualifications and relevant work experience)
Job Description
- Opportunity for general, child, and addiction psychiatrists
- Outpatient only Monday through Friday
- 12-15 patients per day
- No call
- Opportunity to work with medical students and residents, if interested, but not required
- Strong support staff including team supervisors, case managers, community support specialists, schedulers, nurses, and primary care consultants
- Onsite pharmacy and pharmacist
- Base salary to allow quality care focus
- Relocation assistance
Overview
BJC Behavioral Health is a community health center that provides and coordinates behavioral health services for more than 8,000 seriously mentally ill adults and seriously emotionally disturbed children in St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. François, Iron and Washington counties. As an Administrative Agent of the Missouri Department of Mental Health (DMH), BJC Behavioral Health serves as a major point of entry for people eligible for mental health services funded by DMH and is responsible for serving as gatekeeper to the public mental health system.
Preferred Qualifications
Role Purpose
Takes exceptional care of people by ensuring optimal care and safety of patients admitted to assigned service.
Responsibilities
- Collaborates with patients, families, and members of the health care team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.
- Manages the medical care of assigned clients.
- Participates in performance improvement efforts, task forces and committees.
- Performs and documents histories and mental status exams in the patient's medical record.
Minimum Requirements
Education
- Doctorate
- Medicine
Experience
- No Experience
Supervisor Experience
- 2-5 years
Licenses & Certifications
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support
- Drug Enforcement Agency
- BNDD - applicable state
Preferred Requirements
Licenses & Certifications
- Psych Residency/Bd Eligible
Benefits and Legal Statement
BJC Total Rewards
At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.
- Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
- Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
- Annual 4% BJC Automatic Retirement Contribution
- 401(k) plan with BJC match
- Tuition Assistance available on first day
- BJC Institute for Learning and Development
- Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
- Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
- Adoption assistance
To learn more, go to our Benefits Summary.
- Not all benefits apply to all jobs
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer
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The qualifications that appear most often in child psychiatrist jobs across Missouri.
- Active Missouri medical license issued by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts
- Board certification or active board eligibility in child and adolescent psychiatry through ABPN
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited general psychiatry residency and child psychiatry fellowship
- Valid DEA registration with authority to prescribe controlled substances in Missouri
- Experience conducting diagnostic evaluations and managing psychopharmacological treatment in pediatric populations
- Familiarity with Missouri Medicaid billing, documentation standards, and community mental health center requirements
Child Psychiatrist Jobs in Missouri: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a child psychiatrist in Missouri?
You must complete medical school, a general psychiatry residency, and a two-year child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship, then obtain a Missouri medical license through the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts. Board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology is required by most Missouri employers, along with a Missouri DEA registration. Many Missouri academic centers and community mental health organizations expect candidates to have completed training at an ACGME-accredited program.
How much do child psychiatrists make in Missouri?
Child psychiatrists in Missouri earn a median of about $312,680 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $122,240 for the lowest 10% to over $644,800 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire child psychiatrists in Missouri?
Companies currently hiring child psychiatrists in Missouri include SSM Health, Preferred Family Healthcare, and BJC HealthCare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of October 2026. Missouri's academic health systems, community mental health centers, and pediatric hospital networks tend to be the most consistent sources of child psychiatry openings in the state.
Which Missouri cities have the most child psychiatrist jobs?
St. Louis, Independence, and Columbia have the most child psychiatrist openings in Missouri. Kansas City and St. Louis lead because of their large academic medical centers and children's hospital systems, while Springfield's concentration of regional behavioral health organizations such as Burrell Behavioral Health supports a steady volume of child psychiatry roles in a smaller metro.
Are there remote child psychiatrist jobs in Missouri?
Yes, and more than most clinical fields. About 60% of child psychiatrist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of October 2026, reflecting how fully telepsychiatry has been adopted for outpatient child and adolescent care. Medication management follow-ups, therapy consultations, and school-based psychiatric support are the roles most commonly offered in a fully remote or hybrid format.
How can I get hired as a child psychiatrist in Missouri with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is completing your child and adolescent psychiatry fellowship and applying to supervised attending positions at Missouri community mental health centers, which are often more open to new fellowship graduates than private practices. Employers such as Burrell Behavioral Health and Places for People in St. Louis have historically brought on early-career psychiatrists alongside structured mentorship. Securing your Missouri medical license, DEA registration, and ABPN board eligibility before applying gives you a clear edge, and targeting Missouri's rural and underserved counties can open additional first-year attending opportunities through state loan repayment programs.
Where can I find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Missouri?
You can find and apply to child psychiatrist jobs in Missouri on Migrate Mate, which lists current Missouri openings across hospital systems, community mental health centers, and outpatient practices. Search the listings for roles that fit your training level and sub-specialty focus, then apply directly to the ones that match.
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