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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
California City, Kern County, US
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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.