Psychiatry - Child / Adolescent Physician

Details & requirements for this opportunity :

• Specialty : Psychiatry
• Requirement : Physician (MD / DO)
• Location : California
• Start Date : 01 / 01 / 2026
• Coverage : Clinic Only
• License : An active California state license is required
• EMR : Epic
• Credentialing Timeframe : 30-60 days
• Must be Board-Certified or Board-Eligible
• Other Details : Seeking an Adult and / or Child Psychiatrist to provide psychiatric assessments, medication management, and ongoing mental health care for developmentally disabled patients with co-occurring mental health disorders, including diagnosing per DSM criteria, completing MSEs, prescribing medication (including controlled substances), coordinating treatment plans, and delivering care via telehealth or onsite. The role includes 6 10 patients per 7.5-hour day, primarily managing conditions such as anxiety, depression, intermittent explosive disorder, disruptive mood disorder, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, and bipolar disorder, with occasional JV-220 cases. The psychiatrist will collaborate with multidisciplinary teams, maintain compliance with Medi-Cal / Medicare standards, complete clinical documentation in the EHR, participate in quality initiatives, provide family / caregiver guidance, and prepare legal or clinical reports when needed. Requirements include an active CA license, board certification or eligibility (preferred but not required, certification to be obtained within 5 years of residency), authorization to prescribe controlled substances, flu / COVID vaccination. This is a hr / week outpatient role with a consistent weekly schedule that can be customized within Monday Friday, 8 : 30 AM 5 : 00 PM, with flexible shift configurations, including 8-hour days or shorter blocks, depending on provider preference and clinic needs.
• White-glove licensing and credentialing assistance
• Rf : JB-CA-PSYC-110325-197