Child Psychiatrist

Overview At Vista Community Clinic (VCC) , we believe healthcare is more than medicine, it’s about hope, community, and impact. For over 50 years, we’ve been a leader in the community clinic movement, growing from a small volunteer-driven effort in Vista to a nationally recognized network of state-of-the-art clinics across San Diego, Orange, Los Angeles, and Riverside counties. Today VCC has 14 clinics serving over 70,000 patients annually, we continue our mission of delivering exceptional, patient-centered care where it’s needed most. As a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic, VCC provides more than healthcare, we provide opportunity. Here your skills are celebrated, your growth is supported and your work makes a difference. We know that our success is a direct result of the exceptional talents and dedication of our employees. ✨ For eligible employees, benefits include: ✅ Competitive compensation & benefits✅ Medical, dental, vision✅ Company-paid life insurance✅ Flexible spending accounts✅ 403(b) retirement plan Why VCC? • Winner of the 2025 HRSA Gold Medal for Outstanding Care, placing VCC among the top 10% of Federally Qualified Health Centers in the U.S. • Recognized by HRSA as a National Quality Leader in Behavioral Health and Diabetes and for excellence in Preventive Health and Health IT. • A robust training & development culture to help you grow and advance your career. • A workplace built on respect, collaboration and passion for care. 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: $141.42 - $150.00 per hour Depending On Experience #J-18808-Ljbffr