The University of Missouri for School of Medicine is seeking a Perinatal Psychiatrist to join our team. We offer flexibility for candidates seeking a range of opportunities to include part-time, dedicated outpatient focus and protected time for funded research programs.

Our unique opportunity provides practice variety including:

Serving as lead on a statewide initiative called the Maternal Health Access Project approximately 50% of time each week:

• Maternal Health Access Project: The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) is working with the University of Missouri Health System to develop and implement a hub-and-spoke model to provide expertise to rural and underserved areas by improving care for mothers and babies, particularly those at high risk. A few highlights:
• Real-time phone consultation with providers across the state through virtual consultations
• Patient referral to community services
• Access to ongoing training and education for rural healthcare providers and providers without this specialized expertise

• Our Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology provides services including general Ob-Gyn, maternal-fetal medicine, reproductive endocrinology, fertility, gynecologic oncology, urogynecology, advanced pelvic reconstruction and women’s wellness. They provide care in our brand-new Children’s Hospital opened in June 2024 and includes 60 NICU rooms, 16 birthing suites, state-of-the-art operating rooms and access to over 25 Pediatric specialty teams.

• Our Department of Psychiatry is comprised of 29 Faculty, 8 Advanced Practice Providers and 6 therapists. We have 35 Adult Psychiatry residents, 6 Child and Adolescent fellows and 3 APP fellows.

• Board Certified or Eligible in Psychiatry
• Perinatal Mental Health certification through Postpartum Support International

Employees of the University of Missouri and University of Missouri Healthcare are eligible for the Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program.

Our Community

Columbia is rated by Forbes magazine as the fifth best small city for business and careers in America and is consistently rated a top place to live by Money Magazine, boasting a low cost of living, a vibrant community, and nationally renowned public schools. Columbia is an ideal college town that combines small-town comforts, and community spirit, with big-city culture, activities, and resources. Our community is energetic and engaged, packed with restaurants and entertainment venues, and hosts more than a dozen annual cultural festivals.

Benefit Eligibility

This position is eligible for University benefits. The University offers a comprehensive benefit package, including medical, dental, and vision plans, retirement, and educational fee discounts. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at U.M. System Total Rewards Benefits

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We value the uniqueness of every individual and strive to ensure each person’s success. Contributions from individuals with diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives promote intellectual pluralism and enable us to achieve the excellence that we seek in learning, research and engagement. This commitment makes our university a better place to work, learn and innovate.

In your application materials, please discuss your experiences and expertise that support these values and enrich our missions of teaching, research and engagement.

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