The Medicus Firm
OUTPATIENT CHILD & ADOLESCENT PSYCHIATRY
Kansas City, MO
Position Highlights :
- Mission-driven nonprofit community mental health center
- High-quality care delivered through integrated therapy, nursing, administrative teams
- CareLogig EMR
- Private Office, dedicated nursing staff
- Two clinic locations with balanced rotation
- Billing authorizations and scheduling handled for the physician
- 100% outpatient psychiatry
- No call, no nights, no weekends
- Predictable Monday-Friday schedule
- No inpatient rounding or hospital responsibilities
- Strong support team that minimizes administrative burden
- Work-Life Balan
- Desirable Practice Setting, Ideal Work Environment:
- Ideal Work Environment:
- Favorable Call Schedule:
- Culture & Support, Support & Networking:
- Partnership Opportunities, Leadership Opportunities, Professional Growth Opportunities:
Compensation & Benefits :
- Two compensation tracks:
- Salary Model: $267,000-$323,000
- At-Risk Production Model: $275,000-$333,000 (typically higher earning potential)
- At-Risk model includes Phase 1 enhanced base for 9-12 months to build caseload
- NP collaboration stipend: $1,000 per quarter per NP (up to 6 NPs)
- Commencement Bonus: $2,500 at start and $2,500 at 6 months
- BCBS health insurance
- Dental, vision, life/AD&D, and short-term disability (covered)
- Optional long-term disability
- Fully covered malpractice insurance
- AACAP membership paid if participating in partner program
- CME: $2,500 annually + 40 hours CME PTO (unused CME paid out in cash)
Qualifications :
- Degree: MD or DO required
- Certifications: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry OR General Psychiatry with strong CAP experience
- Licensure: Must be able to obtain a Missouri license
- DEA licensure required
About the Community
- Kansas City is consistently ranked among the Top 50 Best Places to Live for affordability, growth, culture, and family-friendliness.
- Major metro with a population 2.3 million
- This role serves the South and East Kansas City communities
- One of the most affordable major metros in the U.S.
- Low cost of living, accessible housing, and excellent quality of life
- Thriving food scene, professional sports, performing arts, and outdoor spaces
- Centrally located within the U.S. with easy travel to both coasts
- Quick access to downtown, suburbs, cultural districts, and family neighborhoods
- Strong private, charter, and public school options across the metro
- Home to universities including UMKC, Rockhurst, and KU Medical Center
- Friendly Midwestern culture
- Rapidly growing healthcare, tech, and arts sectors
- Diverse neighborhoods with vibrant cultural communities
- Kansas City International Airport voted among the best new airports
- Direct flights to most major U.S. cities
- Convenient highway access region-wide
- Known for jazz, BBQ, craft breweries, NFL & MLB teams, festivals, and year-round cultural events
- Blend of metropolitan amenities and relaxed Midwestern pace
Job Reference #: CPS 26174