Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing· Joseph Agha
About this role
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 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 of the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist:
- The salary for this position is $240/hr.
- Sick days
- Health insurance
- Matching 401k
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Where is the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist position at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing located?
This Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist role at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is based in California City, Kern County, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist role at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist role in the Joseph Agha department at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing.
Which team or department does the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing belong to?
This Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist position is part of the Joseph Agha department at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist position at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing?
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When was the Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist job at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing posted?
This Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist position at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing was posted on Jul 31, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
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