GreenLife Healthcare Staffing
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA (#R10041)
Schedule 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:
Requirements
Requirements of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist:
Benefits of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist:
- Must have board certification or board eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Health insurance
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.
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.
Requirements
Requirements of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist:
- Must have an active California Medical License
- Must be DEA Certified
Benefits of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist:
- The salary for this position is $240/hr.
- Sick days
- Health insurance
- Matching 401k