Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
Addiction Psychiatrist at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing Kern County, CA
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing, Ridgecrest, California, United States, 93555
Overview
Addiction Psychiatrist job at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing. Kern County, CA.
Addiction Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA(#R10039)
Must have board certification or board eligibility in Addiction Psychiatry
Health insurance
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
is seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist to fill an opening that provides specialty behavioral health services to Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured, located in Kern County, CA.
Job Description of the Addiction Psychiatrist:
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.
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.
Schedule
This is a full-time, part-time, or telepsychiatry-based position, depending on clinic needs.
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).
Telepsychiatry
Flexible Shifts: 4–8 hours, with potential for evening hours to accommodate patient needs.
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 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 Benefits of the Addiction Psychiatrist:
The salary for this position is $230/hr.
Sick days
Health insurance
Matching 401k
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Addiction Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA(#R10039)
Must have board certification or board eligibility in Addiction Psychiatry
Health insurance
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
is seeking an Addiction Psychiatrist to fill an opening that provides specialty behavioral health services to Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured, located in Kern County, CA.
Job Description of the Addiction Psychiatrist:
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.
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.
Schedule
This is a full-time, part-time, or telepsychiatry-based position, depending on clinic needs.
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).
Telepsychiatry
Flexible Shifts: 4–8 hours, with potential for evening hours to accommodate patient needs.
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 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 Benefits of the Addiction Psychiatrist:
The salary for this position is $230/hr.
Sick days
Health insurance
Matching 401k
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