Adult Psychiatrist at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing

California City, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

210.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Psychiatry, Behavioral health, Clozapine therapy, Forensic evaluations, LPS Act, Capacity assessments, Crisis stabilization, Medication management, Treatment-resistant schizophrenia, Bipolar disorder, Severe depression, Long-acting injectables, Multidisciplinary team coordination, Clinical documentation

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Adult Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA (#R10042) Board Certification/Eligibility in General Psychiatry: ABPN certification in General Psychiatry Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Adult 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 Adult Psychiatrist: Full-Time (FTE): Shift: 8-hour day. Part-Time (PTE): Shift: 6 hours (e.g., 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., excluding breaks). Job Description: Adult Psychiatrists manage treatment-resistant schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression in outpatient and acute care settings. This role includes forensic responsibilities such as LPS Act evaluations and testimony in conservatorship hearings. Job Responsibilities of the Adult Psychiatrist: Prescribe and monitor clozapine therapy for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, including ANC monitoring and titration protocols. Lead biweekly multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for high utilizers of crisis stabilization services. Complete capacity assessments for gravely disabled patients under Welfare & Institutions Code 5150/5250. Utilize long-acting injectables (LAIs) for medication non-adherence, including aripiprazole once-monthly and paliperidone palmitate. 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 Adult Psychiatrist: Board Certification/Eligibility in General Psychiatry American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certified California Medical License: Active status with no disciplinary actions13. DEA Certification: Required for antipsychotics and long-acting injectables (e.g., clozapine). Benefits of the Adult Psychiatrist: The salary for this position is $210/hr. Sick days Health insurance Matching 401k

Responsibilities

The Adult Psychiatrist will manage treatment-resistant psychiatric conditions in outpatient and acute care settings, including prescribing specialized therapies and monitoring patient progress. Additionally, the role involves conducting forensic evaluations, providing testimony in conservatorship hearings, and leading multidisciplinary team meetings.