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GreenLife Healthcare Staffing

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

GreenLife Healthcare Staffing, San Francisco, California, United States, 94199

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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA (#R10041) Must have board certification or board eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Health insurance Greenlife Healthcare Staffing

is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to fill an opening that provides specialty behavioral health services to Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured, located in Kern County, CA.

Schedule of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist:

This is a full-time, part-time, or telepsychiatry-based position, depending on clinic needs. 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. Telepsychiatry: Weekend Availability: Optional 4-hour Saturday shifts for crisis follow-ups. Job Description of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist:

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

Requirements of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist:

Must have an active California Medical License Must be DEA Certified Benefits

Benefits of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist:

The salary for this position is $240/hr. Sick days Health insurance Matching 401k