Addiction Psychiatrist at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing

California City, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

230.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Addiction psychiatry, Medication management, Psychiatric evaluation, Substance use disorders, Medication-assisted treatment, Buprenorphine, Naltrexone, Clinical supervision, Motivational interviewing, Relapse prevention, Harm reduction, Case consultation, Multidisciplinary team leadership, ASAM criteria, Curriculum development

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Addiction Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA (#R10039) Must have board certification or board eligibility in Addiction Psychiatry Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist to fill an opening in the KernBHRS department that provides specialty behavioral health services to Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured, located in Kern County, CA. Schedule of the Addiction Psychiatrist: Full-Time (FTE) Shift: 8-hour day Weekly Hours: 40 hours Activities: 14–16 medication management appointments, 4 evaluations, and 2–3 hours weekly fellowship supervision. Part-Time: (PTE) Shift: 4–6 hours Weekly Hours: 20 - 30 hours Activities: Proportional reduction in appointments (7–10 medication sessions, 2 evaluations). Job Description: Treating patients with co-occurring substance use disorders (SUD) and mental health conditions. This role integrates clinical care with academic leadership, as providers supervise Addiction Medicine Fellows and contribute to curriculum development for the UCLA-Kern Fellowship Program. Job Responsibilities: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for patients with opioid use disorder, alcohol dependence, stimulant addiction, and polysubstance abuse, utilizing evidence-based assessment tools such as the ASAM Criteria. Design and oversee medication-assisted treatment (MAT) plans, including prescriptions for buprenorphine, naltrexone, and extended-release injectables, while monitoring for drug interactions and adherence to DEA regulations. Lead weekly case consultations with multidisciplinary teams (e.g., licensed clinical social workers, and peer support specialists) to address dual-diagnosis challenges in outpatient and crisis stabilization settings. Serve as attending physician for Addiction Medicine Fellows, providing didactic training on topics such as motivational interviewing, relapse prevention strategies, and harm reduction models. Conduct psychiatric evaluations for patients with substance use disorders. Supervise Addiction Medicine Fellows, including curriculum development and trainee evaluations. Prescribe and monitor medications (e.g., buprenorphine, naltrexone) via E-prescribe. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new grads and advanced practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices. Requirements of the Addiction Psychiatrist: Must have an active California Medical License. Requires participation as a supervising attending in the Addiction Fellowship Program. Must have board certification or board eligibility in Addiction Psychiatry. American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certified. Benefits of the Addiction Psychiatrist: The salary for this position is $230/hr. Sick days Health insurance Matching 401k

Responsibilities

The Addiction Psychiatrist will conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and design medication-assisted treatment plans for patients with substance use disorders. Additionally, the role involves supervising Addiction Medicine Fellows and leading multidisciplinary case consultations.