Adult Psychiatrist

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing; California, Bakersfield (MO, CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Adult Psychiatrist to provide specialty behavioral health services in Kern County, CA. This full-time role involves managing treatment-resistant conditions and leading a multidisciplinary team to enhance patient care. With a competitive hourly rate and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in the field of psychiatry. Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to improving mental health outcomes for diverse populations.

Benefits

Health insurance

Sick days

Matching 401k

Qualifications

• Board Certified in General Psychiatry with an active California Medical License.
• Experience in managing treatment-resistant schizophrenia and bipolar disorder.

Responsibilities

• Prescribe and monitor clozapine therapy for treatment-resistant schizophrenia.
• Lead multidisciplinary team meetings for crisis stabilization services.

Skills

Board Certification in General Psychiatry

DEA Certification

California Medical License

Job description

Adult Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA (#R10042)

Board Certification/Eligibility in General Psychiatry: ABPN certification in General Psychiatry

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Adult 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.

Requirements of the Adult Psychiatrist:

• Board Certification/Eligibility in General Psychiatry
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certified
• California Medical License: Active status with no disciplinary actions 13.
• DEA Certification: Required for antipsychotics and long-acting injectables (e.g., clozapine).

Schedule of the Adult Psychiatrist:

• Full-Time (FTE):
  • Shift: 8-hour day.
• Part-Time (PTE): Shift: 6 hours (e.g., 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., excluding breaks).

Benefits of the Adult Psychiatrist:

• The salary for this position is $210/hr.
• Sick days
• Health insurance
• Matching 401k

Job Description:

Adult Psychiatrists manage treatment-resistant schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression in outpatient and acute care settings. This role includes forensic responsibilities such as LPS Act evaluations and testimony in conservatorship hearings.

Job Responsibilities of the Adult Psychiatrist:

• Prescribe and monitor clozapine therapy for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, including ANC monitoring and titration protocols.
• Lead biweekly multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for high utilizers of crisis stabilization services.
• Complete capacity assessments for gravely disabled patients under Welfare & Institutions Code 5150/5250.
• Utilize long-acting injectables (LAIs) for medication non-adherence, including aripiprazole once-monthly and paliperidone palmitate.

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.