Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
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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
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 7.2 / 10 · above average in psychiatry | ranked against 1,853 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Psychiatry median $319k (middle half $259k–$369k)17 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | Nebraska index 90.1 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 54% remote · 56% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +8.3% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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.
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