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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
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Worksite address
california, MO, 65018, US
Who can apply
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