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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Job Description:
Job Title: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Hybrid (In-Person & Remote Mix)
Location: Columbia, 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.
The Psychiatrist position offers…
All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, 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
Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Career Advancement - Opportunities to move into Medical Leadership
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 population
Experience in a similar role is preferred.
Experience and/or Education Qualifications:
Medical degree from an accredited institution
Completion of a residency program in psychiatry
child & adolescent psychiatry (for Child Psychiatrist role only)
Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry or child and adolescent psychiatry
Valid medical license to practice in the applicable state/province
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.
Job Description:
Job Title: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Hybrid (In-Person & Remote Mix)
Location: Columbia, 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.
The Psychiatrist position offers…
All-Inclusive Employee Benefits Package - A robust full-time employee benefits package encompassing health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, 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
Paid Time Off - 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
Workplace Culture** - An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement
Career Advancement - Opportunities to move into Medical Leadership
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 population
Experience in a similar role is preferred.
Experience and/or Education Qualifications:
Medical degree from an accredited institution
Completion of a residency program in psychiatry
child & adolescent psychiatry (for Child Psychiatrist role only)
Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry or child and adolescent psychiatry
Valid medical license to practice in the applicable state/province
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.
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What Missouri Employers Look For
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, Burrell Behavioral Health, and Preferred Family Healthcare, per current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 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, Columbia, and Independence 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 67% of child psychiatrist openings tied to Missouri are remote or hybrid as of August 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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