Psychiatry - Child & Adolescent, Child/Adolescent Psychiatrists for our Consultation/Liaison Program

Job Description

Childrens 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.

Childrens Mercy has a thriving interdisciplinary C/L service including psychology, psychiatry, and masters 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 View email address on ziprecruiter.com

childrensmercykc.icims.com/jobs/31706/physician/job

The Division of Developmental and Behavioral Health at Childrens Mercy is growing and expanding programs as part of the institutions 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, masters 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.