Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing

California City, Kern County, United States permanent

Posted: March 9, 2026

Quick Summary

We are seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our team in Kern City, CA, and provide specialty behavioral health services to Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured patients. The ideal candidate will have board certification or eligibility in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and prioritize afternoon shifts, conducting 10-12 medication appointments and 3-5 court-ordered evaluations per day. Experience working with a diverse patient population and strong communication skills are essential for this role.

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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