- Salary
- $240+/hr
- Location
- Kern County, California, US
- Type
- Full-time, Part-time
- Department
- Healthcare
- Source
- BetterTeam
Description
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Kern County, CA
Location: Kern County, CA
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time
Rate: $240/hour
Employment Type: Full-time or Part-time
Rate: $240/hour
Position Overview:
We are seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join a county behavioral health department that provides specialty behavioral health services to Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured individuals in Kern County, CA. 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 the juvenile justice system.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
- Competitive rate of $240/hour
- Sick days
- Health insurance
- Matching 401(k)
- Full-time schedule: 8-hour day, with afternoon slots prioritized for school collaboration (10–12 medication appointments and 3–5 court-ordered evaluations weekly)
- Part-time schedule: 4–6 hours, typically 8:00 AM–12:00 PM to align with school schedules
Qualifications:
- Active California medical license
- Board certification or board eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry; American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certified
- DEA certified
Key Responsibilities:
- 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
Skills
FDA
