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Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment
Job Description
This is a dual posting with job ID 59356. Only one position will be filled between both postings, depending on the qualifications of the final candidate.
Position Summary
The Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment is recruiting a Psychiatry Advanced Practice Provider (APP) to join its growing clinical team. The Thompson Center is a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary center encompassing 15 distinct clinical subspecialties and is fully integrated with the institution’s academic training and research missions. The Center has recently moved into a new, state-of-the-art facility and continues to expand its clinical programming, including the development of an Intensive Outpatient Program (IOP).
This position provides comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and longitudinal treatment for individuals with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and other neurodevelopmental conditions. The APP works within an interdisciplinary team to address complex behavioural health needs, co-occurring psychiatric conditions, and psychopharmacologic management across developmental stages, using evidence-based and neurodiversity-affirming approaches.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Clinical Care
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric and developmental evaluations for individuals with autism and related neurodevelopmental conditions
Diagnose and manage co-occurring psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, disruptive behaviour disorders, psychotic disorders, sleep disorders, and trauma-related conditions
Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications with attention to developmental considerations, sensory sensitivities, medical comorbidities, and side-effect vulnerability
Develop individualized, strengths-based treatment plans incorporating patient, family, and caregiver goals
Provide ongoing medication management and behavioral consultation
Deliver crisis assessment, safety planning, and risk management for behavioural or psychiatric escalation
Educate patients, families, and caregivers on diagnosis, treatment options, medication effects, and behavioural supports
Apply trauma-informed, neurodiversity-affirming, and culturally responsive care principles
Contribute to referral triage, access optimization, and care pathway development for neurodevelopmental psychiatry services
Support education and training of clinical learners, staff, or community partners as appropriate
Interdisciplinary Collaboration
Work closely with psychiatrists, psychologists, developmental pediatricians, behavioral therapists (e.g., BCBA), social workers, and other healthcare professionals
Participate in interdisciplinary case conferences and team-based treatment planning
Coordinate care with schools, community providers, and external agencies as appropriate
Support transitions across settings and developmental stages
Shift
Monday - Friday
8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Minimum Qualifications
Physicians Assistant (PA) licensure by the Missouri State Board of Registration for the Healing Arts.
Anticipated Hiring Range
Salary Range: $99,174.4 - $161,720.00 annually
Grade: PAT - 013
University Title: PHYS AST SPEC CARE II
Internal applicants can determine their university title by accessing the Talent Profile tile in myHR.
Benefit Eligibility
This position is eligible for University benefits. As part of your total compensation, the University offers a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental and vision plans, retirement, paid time off, short- and long-term disability, paid parental leave, paid caregiver leave, and educational fee discounts for all four UM System campuses. For additional information on University benefits, please visit the Faculty & Staff Benefits website at
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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