Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Kern County, CA Location: Kern County, CA 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 #J-18808-Ljbffr