Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

Job Description

Job Title: Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
Location: Martinez, CA

\n Position Overview \n

A community-based behavioral health program is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide weekday vacation coverage in a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). This is a short-term opportunity focused on delivering acute psychiatric care to children and adolescents in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

\n Job Responsibilities \n

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• Provide psychiatric evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents in a CSU setting
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• Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health presentations
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• Manage medications and initiate appropriate treatment plans
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• Conduct risk assessments, including evaluation for involuntary holds as appropriate
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• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, nurses, and case managers
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• Participate in treatment planning and discharge coordination
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• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
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• Ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
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\n Schedule & Coverage \n

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• Weekday vacation coverage assignment
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• Monday–Friday schedule
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• Daytime hours
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• Short-term coverage (specific dates to be provided)
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• No call required
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\n Qualifications \n

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• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
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• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
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• Fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred
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• Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
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• DEA license required
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• Experience in acute care, CSU, emergency, or inpatient settings preferred
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• Strong comfort level with crisis intervention and high-acuity patients
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\n Skills \n

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• Expertise in child and adolescent psychiatric care
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• Strong crisis assessment and stabilization skills
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• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
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• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
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• Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
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• Efficient documentation and time management
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• Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
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\n Additional Highlights \n

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• Short-term, flexible coverage opportunity
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• High-impact role supporting pediatric behavioral health needs
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• Collaborative, team-based care environment
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