Brightli·Independence, Missouri
The Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist will examine, diagnose, and create treatment plans for patients with mental health and addiction concerns. They will provide direct patient care, participate in emergency services, and engage in public behavioral health education initiatives.
Centerstone medical group: Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist – Hybrid (In-Person & Remote Mix)
Location: Independence, MO
Department: Psychiatry Clinics
Employment Type: Full-Time
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.
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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.
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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
a work culture & environment that promotes your well-being, values you as human being, and encourages your health and happiness.
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.
Candidates must have a medical degree from an accredited institution and completion of a residency program in psychiatry. Board certification or eligibility in psychiatry or child and adolescent psychiatry is also required.
Market context
Behavioral health roles in Missouri often draw steady demand, especially for licensed counselors who can support adults, children, and adolescents across varied care settings. These positions are competitive because employers typically want fully licensed LPCs with broad population experience, and benefits such as health, dental, vision, parental leave, and flexible schedules can influence candidate interest. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save research time, then confirm your Missouri LPC status and highlight direct experience with all three age groups in your application.