Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Where You’ll Work

Are you looking for a place where you can build a rewarding medical career while enjoying a great quality of life? Consider Omaha!  Omaha offers a compelling combination of professional opportunities and a family-friendly environment. The cost of living, particularly housing (30% below the national average), is very attractive, and the city boasts excellent schools and a vibrant arts and culture scene. As the headquarters for several Fortune 500 companies and with a metro population exceeding 975,000, Omaha provides the amenities of a large city without the drawbacks of a long commute – the average is just 20 minutes. You'll also find a friendly and welcoming community that makes it easy to settle in. For providers, Omaha's growing healthcare sector translates into ample opportunities for professional growth and development. It’s a place where you can truly thrive, both personally and professionally. It's no surprise that Omaha is consistently recognized as one of the best places to live and work.

Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) is a member of CommonSpirit Health™, a nonprofit, Catholic health system committed to building healthier communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen—both inside our hospitals and out in the community.

CommonSpirit was created by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives and Dignity Health as a single ministry in early 2019. With a large geographic footprint representing diverse populations across the U.S. and a mission to serve the most vulnerable, CommonSpirit is a leader in advancing the shift from sick care to well care, and advocating for social justice.

Creighton University School of Medicine

CHI Health and Creighton University are partners in providing healthcare, education, and research in the Omaha area and beyond. This partnership focuses on improving patient care through collaboration and innovation. CHI Health serves as a primary teaching hospital and research partner for Creighton's health science schools, offering a wide range of opportunities for medical and allied health professionals. To learn more visit: CHI Health & Creighton University Partnership

Job Summary and Responsibilities

As our Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist you will join our dynamic Psychiatric Associates team providing outpatient care in the West Omaha area. Here you will join a team of psychiatrists, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, psychologists, licensed social workers and patient care navigators. Whether you are looking for inpatient or outpatient practice models, the CHI Health network has the flexibility to fit your career goals.

In this role you'd enjoy a consistent Monday - Friday schedule with shared call coverage. The flexibility to pursue a hybrid practice balancing inpatient and outpatient care, if desired.Your primary focus would be delivering essential treatment, intervention, and prevention services to children and youth from diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds, addressing behavioral and substance abuse issues. Beyond direct patient care, you'd contribute to the academic environment through minor activities having a commitment to bedside teaching for our thriving resident and fellowship programs. This stable and rewarding role, supported by a leadership team dedicated to your professional growth, offers a fulfilling environment to truly make a difference. 

Success in this role is someone who consistently improves the mental well-being and functional outcomes of their young patients, effectively utilizing evidence-based treatments, fostering strong therapeutic alliances and actively engaging with community programs to extend their reach and impact. Their success is measured not only by productivity, and meeting clinical benchmarks but by positive patient progress and satisfaction.  Their contributions to teaching and mentorship within the academic community, and their dedication to continuous learning and professional development. 

• Ability to tailor your practice based on clinical interests and expertise
• Conduct evaluations and provide ongoing treatment utilizing medication, with an opportunity to also provide individual and/or family therapy
• This is a clinical educator position with outpatient direct patient care duties and will include supervision of residents and C/A fellows
• EMR - EPIC
• Faculty Appointment from Creighton University School of Medicine

We are offering a guaranteed two-year base salary, a starting bonus, and relocation assistance for new hires who meet the eligibility requirements.

Job Requirements

Required

• Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) or equivalent degree from an accredited institution
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - General Adult Psychiatry
• Board Certified or Board Eligible by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Active or Eligible to obtain an unrestricted license in Iowa
• DEA in good standing with no restrictions
• BLS
• A record of excellence in clinical care and education
• Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
• Commitment to providing high quality, compassionate care