Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Company: Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
Location: California City
Posted on: February 18, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA (R10041) Must have board certification or board eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is 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. 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. 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. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new grads and advanced practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices. Requirements 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 Benefits Benefits of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist: The salary for this position is $240/hr. Sick days Health insurance Matching 401k

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