KCOM - Assistant Professor Clinical Psychiatrist

A T Still University of Health Sciences • Kirksville, MO

2d • Onsite

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.

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.

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