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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

ReDiscover
place Kansas City, 64111
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Full Time
Experience:
Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders
Aging
Coping Skills
Medication Management
Substance Abuse

About Job

Make a Difference as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Join ReDiscover’s Medication Services and be part of a mission-driven organization that’s been transforming lives for over 50 years. As a non-profit community mental health center serving southeastern Jackson County, Missouri, we’re passionate about helping individuals impacted by mental illness or substance use to find hope, support, and healing.

Why ReDiscover?

  • 700+ dedicated professionals serving our community
  • Over five decades of proven impact
  • A culture grounded in compassion, collaboration, and continuous learning

About The Medication Services Program

Our Medication Services Program helps individuals achieve stability, hope, and wellness through comprehensive evaluation, medication management, and ongoing support. We also partner with select Substance Use Disorder programs to provide coordinated, whole-person care. If you’re passionate about improving lives, this is where your work truly matters.

What You’ll Do

  • Care for a dedicated caseload of clients, averaging 16 each day, both in-person and via telehealth.
  • Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, typically including two 1-hour assessments, six 30-minute appointments, and eight 15-minute follow-ups per day.
  • Prescribe and manage medications, including medication-assisted treatments, to help clients reach their goals.
  • Guide clients toward improved symptom management, stronger coping skills, and better daily functioning.
  • Collaborate with an interdisciplinary team to deliver coordinated, holistic care.
  • Maintain timely and accurate documentation in the electronic medical record system.

Requirements Of The Position

  • Medical degree with psychiatric residency (Missouri licensure required)
  • Board-Certified preferred; Board-Eligible considered
  • Willingness to provide collaborative practice to APRNs
  • Ability to work Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm
  • Passion for working with children, teens, and their families
  • Excellent communication and recovery-focused approach
  • Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work on a multidisciplinary team
  • Intermediate computer skills, including Microsoft Office and G-Suite

Preferred Qualifications

  • Completion of a Child & Adolescent Fellowship
  • Five (5) or more years’ experience in clinical work with children and adolescents
  • Significant experience with severe and persistent mental illness in the child and adolescent population

Grow With Us

We’re committed to your professional development and will support your growth as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist through training, collaboration, and meaningful work.

Ready to join a team that’s passionate about people? Apply today and see the difference you can make in the lives of children, teens, and families.

Professional Field

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Patient Focus

Diagnoses

Avoidant Personality Disorder
Substance-Related and Addictive Disorders

Issues

Aging
Coping Skills
Medication Management
Substance Abuse

Age Groups

Children (5-10)
Adolescents/Teenagers (14-19)

Therapeutic Approach

Methodologies

ECT
Medication Management/Compliance
Pharmacotherapy

Modalities

Individuals

Practice Specifics

Populations

Individuals with Addiction Issues
Racial Justice Allied

Settings

Research Facilities/Labs/Clinical Trials
Home Health/In-home