Children’s Nebraska is currently recruiting for a child & adolescent psychiatrist to join our team. The opportunity is open to a board-certified child & adolescent psychiatrist. In January 2026, the Behavioral Health & Wellness Center will provide an innovative, collaborative work culture located within a new 103,000 sf facility designed to ensure it is welcoming to all from the moment they enter.  The Behavioral Health & Wellness Center provides a large continuum of care including a crisis assessment center, inpatient hospitalization, partial hospitalization (mental health and eating disorders), outpatient, and primary care services. Work will be guided by a trauma-informed care model where the role of parents, families and community are valued throughout the healing process.  Once opened, the Behavioral Health & Wellness Center will offer a continuity of care within pediatrics no one will match.

At Children’s, the region’s only full-service pediatric healthcare center, our people make us the very best for kids. Come cultivate your passion, purpose, and professional development in an environment of excellence and inclusion, where team members are supported and deeply valued. Opportunities for career growth abound as we grow our services and spaces, including the cutting-edge Hubbard Center for Children.  Children’s Behavioral Health is academic partners with Creighton University and providers will have to option of a faculty appointment in Creighton’s College of Medicine’s Department of Psychiatry.  Join our highly engaged, caring team—and join us in providing brighter, healthier tomorrows for the children we serve. Children's is committed to diversity and inclusion. We are an equal opportunity employer including veterans and people with disabilities. 

Omaha enjoys four distinct seasons, along with an exciting metropolitan and a population of nearly one million. The people of Omaha make it a safe city where it is special to live and enjoy all the amenities of a big city with the warmth of the Midwest. The area is rich in cultural activities including a professional symphony, ballet, theater, art, history, children’s museums, and a world class zoo that will appeal to every taste. Additionally, Greater Omaha has an outstanding educational system of public and private schools. There are numerous universities and colleges, most notably the University of Nebraska at Omaha, the University of Nebraska Medical Center, Creighton University, and the College of Saint Mary’s. In addition to the many collegiate sports, Omaha hosts the Olympic Curling Trials, and the College World Series. All of this, combined with a diverse economy with multiple Fortune 500 companies, makes for an extraordinary quality of life.  

We are committed to increasing diversity in our organizations to reflect the population that we serve and encourage applications from all candidates who will contribute to the diversity and excellence of the institution. Nominations, expressions of interest and applications (including cover letter and CV/resume) should be submitted to: Brenda Krull, Director, Physician & Faculty Recruitment, BKrull@ChildrensNebraska.org or 402.955.6585. All replies will be treated with confidentiality. 

About Children's Nebraska

To improve the life of every child: At Children’s Nebraska, this is our mission — and it’s the heart of everything we do. As the region’s pediatric healthcare leader, we’re dedicated to exceptional care, advocacy, research and education. Whether we’re providing care for critically ill children or championing child-centered legislation, we strive to improve the lives of children, families, and entire communities. Children’s Nebraska is the only full-service, pediatric hospital and medical center in Nebraska, providing expertise in more than 50 pediatric specialty services to children across a five-state region and beyond.

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