Child Psychiatrist

Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic providing care in a comprehensive, high quality setting. Located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, we work to advance community health and hope by providing access to premier health services. Join a team of dedicated, motivated, enthusiastic team players who make a difference in the community. VCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Provide a continuum of services aimed at providing an array of behavioral health services for children and adults with a main focus on children. Services include prevention, treatment and interventions that promote recovery and social well-being.

• Provide psychiatric and medical assessment of treatment services
• Evaluate co-existing medical conditions for potential impact
• Work in close contact with referring physician and primary care provider in the patient's care to provide an expert treatment plan
• Provide medication monitoring for clients, reviewing use of medication to determine appropriateness, presence of side effects, medical interactions, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Medicare and California Medicaid numbers prior to start of employment
• Valid California medical license as MD or DO
• Certified as a diplomat in the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in psychiatry
• Completion of a psychiatric residency or a family medicine/psychiatry residency in an ACGME approved residency program
• Valid DEA certificate
• 2 years experience working full-time as a psychiatrist and MD or DO in child/adult psychiatry

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• 1 year experience working with children
• Proficient with electronic health records and technology platforms

Part Time

Pay: $138 - $150/hr

Located in Vista, CA

Generous Benefits