Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

Location: California (Onsite 1 day/week required)Schedule: hours/week, Mon Fri, 8:30a 5p (flexible)Start Date: Targeting Jan 1 (flexible)Setting: Outpatient clinical office serving developmentally disabled patientsType: Ongoing assignment local/drive-in candidates preferredCore ResponsibilitiesConduct psychiatric evaluations, assessments, and MSEs following DSM criteriaProvide diagnoses, medication management, and treatment planningCollaborate with the Medical Director, nursing staff, and clinical teamDocument all assessments and treatments in the EHR (per county guidelines)Participate in outpatient and/or telehealth visitsProvide consultation and peer review for providersContribute to quality improvement and performance initiativesEducate families/caregivers on diagnoses, medications, and treatment plansPrepare reports and legal documentation as neededRequired Knowledge, Skills & AbilitiesStrong proficiency in adult and/or child psychiatryExperience with medication management & prescribing controlled substancesUnderstanding of Medi-Cal, Medicare, and County Mental Health billing guidelinesExcellent communication, documentation, and teamwork skillsAbility to work independently within a multidisciplinary care modelCommitment to community-based care and cultural competenceCandidate RequirementsActive California medical licenseBoard Certified or Board Eligible (BC required within 5 years of residency)Flu and COVID vaccination (or approved exemption)Must log hours in Vemsta platformMust be onsite at least 1 day/weekEnvironmentClinical office setting within a collaborative interdisciplinary team; includes patient-facing visits, documentation, and administrative tasks.