Child/Adolescent Psychiatrists for our Consultation/Liaison Program

Children’s Mercy is expanding our consultation/liaison (C/L) team.  We are excited to recruit two new faculty positions to provide inpatient psychiatry consultation, including to a new med/surg unit that will open in early 2026 and will be designed for, and dedicated to, patients with acute or chronic medical conditions who need a higher level of behavioral health support. 

These faculty will work with our current C/L team to support psychiatry consultation across the hospital as well as to our new dedicated med/surg unit. We treat a diverse spectrum of psychiatric conditions including catatonia, delirium, autism spectrum disorders, functional neurologic disorders and eating disorders. Caring for patients in an outpatient clinic may also be part of this position.

Children’s Mercy has a thriving interdisciplinary C/L service including psychology, psychiatry, and master’s and doctoral level BCBAs.  We are excited that our hospital has invested in expansion of inpatient behavioral health services, including a dedicated med/surg unit.  Our child psychiatry team includes ten child and adolescent psychiatrists and two psychiatric nurse practitioners serving inpatient and ambulatory specialties.

These positions include protected academic time for service, research, and other scholarly activities.  Faculty mentoring and hospital-wide educational programs are available for those interested in clinical scholarship (e.g., program evaluation, quality improvement initiatives).  Our psychiatrists are an integral part of our training program and routinely teach students, residents and fellows.  This position carries an academic appointment at the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine, with rank commensurate to qualifications and experience. We are recruiting at all levels of rank and experience. 

• MD/DO required, as well as completion of an accredited psychiatry residency
• Board Certification/Eligibility
• Eligibility to obtain both Kansas and Missouri licenses required

Please apply online with a cover letter and your CV or send to physicianjobs@cmh.edu

https://faculty-childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/31706/physician/job

The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health at Children’s Mercy is growing and expanding programs as part of the institution’s Mental and Behavioral Health Strategic Plan.  We offer a dynamic and collegial work environment that includes 50 psychologists, 7 developmental pediatricians, 10 child and adolescent psychiatrists, master’s and doctoral level board certified behavior analysts, and other allied health professionals who work together to provide outstanding mental and behavioral health care to youth in our region and beyond.  This position includes a competitive salary and benefits package.

The successful applicant must share our unwavering commitment to excellence, integrity, collegiality, antiracism, and respect for inclusion of individuals with diverse backgrounds.

Children’s Mercy Kansas City is an independent, non-profit, 390-bed pediatric health system, providing over half a million patient encounters each year for children from across the country. Children’s Mercy is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in nine specialties. We have received Magnet® recognition five times for excellence in nursing services. In affiliation with the University of Missouri-Kansas City and the university of Kansas School of Medicine, our faculty of more than 800 pediatric specialists and researchers is actively involved in clinical care, pediatric research and educating the next generation of pediatricians and pediatric subspecialists. 

The Children’s Mercy Research Institute (CMRI) integrates research and clinical care with nationally recognized expertise in genomic medicine, precision therapeutics, population health and health care innovation. In 2021 the CMRI moved into a nine story, 375,000 square foot space emphasizing a translational approach to research in which clinicians and researchers work together to accelerate the pace of discovery that enhances care. We invite you to visit Children’s Mercy Hospital virtually at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GtlXT3xK-bI

Kansas City is a thriving cultural and economic city with more than 2 million residents. Our city’s long list of attractions includes world class museums, a vibrant arts scene, professional sports, superb shopping, great jazz clubs, and the best places to enjoy barbeque! The city offers low cost-of-living, excellent commute times, and a vibrant downtown, eight-block dining, entertainment and shopping district.  Kansas City offers excellent opportunities for both public and private school venues and is home to several colleges and universities. It’s a community with a heart – friendly, easy-going and forward-thinking – a great place to live and pursue a career. For more information about activities in Kansas City go to www.visitkc.com

 For more information about Children’s Mercy Kansas City and about Kansas City itself, visit childrensmercy.org/careers/take-your-place/

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