Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Bakersfield, California•Contract
$240+ hourly
$240+ hourly
About the Job
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA (#R10041).
We are 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.
Requirements of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist:
- Must have an active California Medical License.
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certified.
- Must be DEA Certified.
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.
Benefits of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist:
- The salary for this position is $240/hr.
- Sick days.
- Health insurance.
- Matching 401k.
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.