Psychiatrist - Ambulatory Services

Psychiatrist – Ambulatory Services

Full time

University Health Physicians , an academic group practice affiliated with the University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine in conjunction with its major teaching facility Truman Medical Centers / University Health (TMC / UH).

Lakewood Counseling Service

University Health Physicians (UHP) is the physician group practice for the University of Missouri – Kansas City School of Medicine (UMKC) in conjunction with its major teaching facility. UMKC supports several residencies and many of our physicians have teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students. UHP is also the primary physician group for Truman Medical Centers / University Health in Kansas City, MO. known as “Kansas City’s Essential Hospital,” it is the safety net healthcare system for Jackson County / Kansas City, MO. A 547-bed, not-for-profit health system, TMC / UH delivers the highest-quality medical care for our patients, with compassion, empathy, and unparalleled dedication to service. During the 2020 pandemic, we have been recognized as a regional leader in COVID care and testing.

Job Description

University Health Physicians are currently seeking a full-time psychiatrist to join our medical staff in providing psychiatric services in an outpatient setting at our Lakewood Counseling Services location in Lee’s Summit, Missouri.

This position will work with a multi-disciplinary team that includes psychologists, social workers and therapists. Other duties will include : paid call on the consult liaison service or inpatient mental health unit and teaching of psychiatry residents and students. Participation in hospital-based committees and providing lectures to other medical specialties is encouraged.

The qualified candidate will have graduated from an accredited medical school, and completed a residency in Psychiatry.

UHP provides a comprehensive benefits package and competitive compensation including educational leave with annual stipend. H-1B applicants are welcome to apply. J1 applicants with a 2027 hire date are welcome to apply but we can no longer consider J1 applicants for 2026 hire dates. The Department of Psychiatry is proud of its diverse composition and is an equal opportunity employer.

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