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Boys Town
Omaha, Nebraska

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

PsychiatryFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment to our outpatient clientele. Helps individuals manage their mental health conditions and improve their overall well-being. MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES: Conducts thorough psychiatric assessments to diagnose mental health conditions. Formulates accurate treatment plans based on assessment findings and clinical judgment.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in outpatient psychiatry preferred. Knowledge of electronic health record (EHR) systems preferred. Other Duties: This job description incorporates the essential functions and duties required for this position.

However, other duties may be required and assigned at times and as determined by a supervisor in order to meet the needs of the organization. Serves as a role model in carrying out activities and behaviors that reflect the values and principles of the Boys Town mission.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, EQUIPMENT USAGE, WORK ENVIRONMENT: Position is relatively sedentary in a normal office administrative environment involving minimum exposure to physical risks. Will use office equipment such as a computer/laptop, monitor, keyboard, and a general workstation set-up.

Care and respect for others is more than a commitment at Boys Town – it is the foundation of who we are and what we do. At Boys Town, we cultivate a culture of belonging for all employees that respects their individual strengths, views, and experiences.

We believe that our differences enable us to be a better team – one that makes better decisions, drives innovation, and delivers better business results.

Key Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment for outpatient children and adolescents. Responsibilities include managing medications, delivering evidence-based psychotherapy, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team for holistic care.

Requirements

Requires a medical degree (MD or DO), board certification in child and adolescent psychiatry, and a valid state medical license. Completion of a psychiatry residency and a child fellowship is mandatory.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningPsychotropic Medication ManagementCognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical-Behavior Therapy (DBT)Crisis InterventionPatient EducationMultidisciplinary CollaborationClinical DocumentationInterpersonal Communication

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 54% are remote, 56% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for Nebraska is 90.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.4% of Nebraska clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

How many Psychiatry jobs are remote?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score7.2 / 10 · above average in psychiatryranked against 1,853 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed paynot listedPsychiatry median $319k (middle half $259k–$369k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026
Cost of livingNebraska index 90.1US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Work settingon-sitepeers: 54% remote · 56% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Psychiatry pay trend+8.3% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (1,853 Psychiatry listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Boys Town a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,853 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

36 jobs · 17 employers
9
<$345k
2
$345k-390k
8
$390k-435k
14
$435k-480k
3
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

29 jobs · 17 employers
401k / retirement match
93% this job
Sign-on bonus
76%
CME allowance
38% this job
Relocation assistance
7%
Visa sponsorship
7%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Clinical Psychiatrist - Adult

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#2

Clinical Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#3

Interventional Psychiatrist

From $500k
#4

Child Psychiatrist-Outpatient Practice (MD or DO)

$425k-$475k
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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,853 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Boys Town

Hospitals and Health Care
Boys Town, Nebraska
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free medical visits for employees and dependents
Low to zero-dollar co-pays on maintenance drugs
No cost mental health visits
401K with generous match
Tuition reimbursement
Professional development opportunities

Living in Omaha

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$281k
Typical market rent
$1,414/mo
Residents’ average commute
20 min
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.