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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist | Low Daily Volume + Provider Autonomy

Opportunity Criteria

SpecialtyPsychiatry - Child & Adolescent
Candidate TypeMD, DO
Visa AcceptedNo J-1 or H-1B
Salary Range$300,000.00 / Year
Loan RepaymentYes
Employment TypeFull Time, Part Time
Bonuses OfferedQuality

Opportunity Description

At CNS Healthcare, you’ll practice meaningful psychiatry in a highly supported environment where you can focus on patient care — not administrative burdens.

As a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), we serve underserved communities across Wayne, Oakland, and Macomb counties, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to children, adolescents, and families with complex behavioral health needs.

Why Psychiatrists Choose CNS Healthcare

Low Daily Volume + Provider Autonomy

  • Average of 10 unique patients/day
  • Flexible scheduling with autonomy to extend appointment times as clinically appropriate
  • Typical schedule includes:
    • 60-minute psychiatric evaluations
    • 15-minute medication follow-ups
    • 30-minute post-hospital visits

Built-In Administrative & Clinical Support

Dedicated clinic triage team handles:

  • Prior authorizations
  • Refill requests
  • Care coordination
  • External provider communication
  • Hospital and pharmacy follow-up

You’ll also work alongside:

  • Nurses
  • Medical Assistants
  • Clinic Coordinators
  • Therapists
  • Case Managers
  • Integrated Care Teams

Flexible & Collaborative Practice Environment

  • Office-based role with potential remote flexibility
  • Monthly supervision and mentorship with Medical Director
  • Collaborative interdisciplinary culture
  • Leadership that welcomes provider feedback and innovation
  • Team-building events and all-staff engagement activities

Teaching & Professional Development Opportunities

  • Residency and medical student teaching opportunities
  • Support for conferences, speaking engagements, and professional projects
  • Opportunity to help shape psychiatric programs and initiatives

Robust Community & Wraparound Support Services

As a growing CCBHC, CNS Healthcare provides extensive internal resources that support both providers and patients, including:

  • Therapy services
  • Psychological testing
  • Integrated primary care partnerships
  • Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT)
  • Peer support services
  • Intensive care coordination
  • Home-based services
  • ACT (Assertive Community Treatment)
  • Specialized residential services
  • Benefits specialists
  • Embedded behavioral health pharmacy services
  • Clubhouse programs focused on social engagement, employment support, and community integration

Every patient is connected with a case manager to ensure coordinated, whole-person care.

Technology & Workflow

  • EHR: THOR (PCE Systems, Inc.)
  • Strong documentation and care coordination support
  • Structured workflows designed to reduce provider burden

Compensation & Benefits Highlights

Comprehensive Total Rewards Package

  • Competitive compensation
  • Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility
  • HRSA loan repayment opportunities
  • 23 days PTO starting annually
  • 16 paid holidays (including floating holidays)
  • Paid parental leave
  • Retirement plan with employer contribution + match
  • Employer-paid dental, vision, life, and disability coverage

What You’ll Do

  • Psychiatric evaluations and medication management
  • Care coordination across behavioral and physical health systems
  • Crisis stabilization and treatment planning
  • Collaboration with families, schools, courts, and community providers
  • Supervision and mentorship of trainees/residents
  • Trauma-informed and motivational interviewing approaches

Qualifications

Required

  • MD or DO
  • Completion of Psychiatry Residency + Child/Adolescent Fellowship
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
  • Michigan medical licensure (or eligible)
  • DEA & controlled substance licensure

Preferred

  • Community mental health or CCBHC experience
  • Experience treating children/adolescents/families
  • Additional Child & Adolescent Psychiatry board certification

Make an Impact Where It Matters Most

 

About CNS Healthcare

CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually. 

Culture That Values Providers

At CNS Healthcare, Psychiatrists are treated as essential voices within the organization — not just productivity metrics. Providers participate in team-building activities, interdisciplinary collaboration, and organizational initiatives that promote a supportive and engaging workplace culture.

If you’re looking for meaningful psychiatric work with exceptional support systems, academic opportunities, manageable volumes, and mission-driven care, CNS Healthcare offers an environment where you can truly thrive.

Facility & Address

  • CNS Healthcare
  • Detroit MI 48225

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Contact Information

Letia Mangum-Patterson Healthcare Recruiter

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