Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing

California City, California, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

06 Jul, 26

Salary

240.0

Posted On

07 Apr, 26

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Trauma-informed care, Psychopharmacology, ADHD diagnostic evaluations, Forensic evaluations, Crisis intervention, Autism spectrum disorders management, Vanderbilt scales, IEP accommodations, 504 accommodations, ABA therapy coordination, Parental competency assessment, Dissociative symptom assessment, Supervision of fellows

Industry

Staffing and Recruiting

Description

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA (#R10041) Must have board certification or board eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Child & Adolescent 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 Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist: Full-Time (FTE): Shift: 8-hour day, with afternoon slots prioritized for school collaboration. Activities: 10–12 medication appointments, 3–5 court-ordered evaluations weekly. Part-Time (PTE): Shift: 4–6 hours, typically 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to align with school schedules. Job Description: The Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists deliver trauma-informed care to minors with developmental disorders, mood dysregulation, and school-related behavioral challenges. This role involves forensic evaluations for dependency cases and collaboration with Kern County schools and juvenile justice systems. Job Responsibilities of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist: Conduct ADHD diagnostic evaluations using Vanderbilt scales and implement school-based 504/IEP accommodations. Manage psychopharmacology for autism spectrum disorders (ASD), including FDA-approved medications for irritability (e.g., aripiprazole) while coordinating with ABA therapists. Perform court-ordered evaluations for child welfare cases, including assessments of parental competency and trauma-related dissociative symptoms. Supervise Child Psychiatry Fellows in crisis intervention techniques for suicidal ideation and self-harm behaviors. 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 Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist: Must have an active California Medical License American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certified Must be DEA Certified Benefits of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist: The salary for this position is $240/hr. Sick days Health insurance Matching 401k

Responsibilities

The psychiatrist provides trauma-informed care to minors, including medication management and forensic evaluations for dependency cases. They also collaborate with schools and juvenile justice systems while supervising psychiatry fellows in crisis intervention.