KCOM - Assistant Professor Clinical Psychiatrist
About The Position
A.T. Still University's Kirksville College of Osteopathic Medicine (ATSU-KCOM) is seeking a full-time, exempt Assistant Professor/Clinical Psychiatrist on the Kirksville, MO campus. This position reports to the Executive Director Practice Management. The Assistant Professor/Clinical Psychiatrist provides psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and treatment for patients served by a Missouri-licensed Rural Health Clinic. This position supports integrated, team-based care in a rural setting and works collaboratively with primary care providers, behavioral health clinicians, nursing staff, and community partners to improve access to mental health services for rural and underserved populations. Duties & Responsibilities Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adult and/or pediatric patients. Diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric disorders, including mood anxiety, psychotic, trauma-related, attention, and substance use disorders (within scope of practice). Develop, implement, and monitor individualized, evidence-based treatment plans. Provide follow-up care to assess clinical outcomes, medication effectiveness, and patient safety. Provide consultation and coordination of care with primary care providers and behavioral health clinicians. Participate in integrated primary care–behavioral health service delivery models within the Rural Health Clinic. Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, licensed behavioral health providers, nursing, and care coordination staff. Support continuity of care through referrals and coordination with Missouri community mental health centers, hospitals, and specialty providers.
Requirements
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
- Completion of an ACGME- or AOA-accredited Psychiatry residency program.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
- Current, unrestricted Missouri medical license (or eligibility for Missouri licensure).
- DEA registration eligible for Missouri.
- Eligibility for credentialing and privileging at a Missouri Rural Health Clinic.
- Ability to work effectively in a rural and underserved healthcare environment.
- Strong diagnostic and psychopharmacology skills.
- Effective communication and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams.
- Cultural competence and sensitivity to rural populations.
- Ability to manage complex cases in resource-limited settings.
- Comfort with EHR systems and telehealth platforms.
Nice To Haves
- Experience practicing in a Rural Health Clinic, Federally Qualified Health Center, or community mental health setting.
- Experience with integrated care or collaborative care models.
- Telepsychiatry experience.
- Familiarity with Missouri Medicaid (MO HealthNet) behavioral health services.
- Interest in population health and rural mental health delivery.
Responsibilities
- Perform comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and ongoing medication management for adult and/or pediatric patients.
- Diagnose and treat a broad range of psychiatric disorders, including mood anxiety, psychotic, trauma-related, attention, and substance use disorders (within scope of practice).
- Develop, implement, and monitor individualized, evidence-based treatment plans.
- Provide follow-up care to assess clinical outcomes, medication effectiveness, and patient safety.
- Provide consultation and coordination of care with primary care providers and behavioral health clinicians.
- Participate in integrated primary care–behavioral health service delivery models within the Rural Health Clinic.
- Collaborate with interdisciplinary care teams, including physicians, nurse practitioners, physician assistants, licensed behavioral health providers, nursing, and care coordination staff.
- Support continuity of care through referrals and coordination with Missouri community mental health centers, hospitals, and specialty providers.
Benefits
- ATSU offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverages, among more.
- If eligible, employee-elected benefits would begin the first of the month following hire date.
- For more information, please visit: atsu.edu/employment/benefits
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
