Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (Contract)

Institute for the Redesign of Learning; Commerce (CA); On-site; USD 292,000 - 395,000; Part time

Job summary

Institute for the Redesign of Learning (IRL) seeks a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for a flexible contract basis in California. The role involves comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and collaboration with a multidisciplinary team in a community clinic setting.

Responsibilities include developing treatment plans, maintaining HIPAA-compliant documentation, and providing culturally responsive care for children, adolescents, and families.

Qualifications

• Valid California M.D. or D.O. license.
• Board Certification or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
• Current DEA license.
• Experience evaluating and treating children and adolescents with a broad range of mental health needs.
• Direct outpatient care experience, preferably in a community clinic setting.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
• Strong communication skills and commitment to diversity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care.
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and HIPAA compliance.
• Exym experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe psychotropic medications and provide ongoing medication management, follow-up, and education.
• Build strong, therapeutic relationships with clients and their caregivers.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, families, and other community partners.
• Complete timely clinical documentation in Exym.
• Monitor treatment progress, medication effectiveness, and side effects.
• Provide culturally responsive care to a diverse community of children, adolescents, and families.
• Provide coverage for psychiatrists when needed.
• Bring clinical leadership and expertise in community-based mental health care.

Skills

Multidisciplinary collaboration

Communication skills

Culturally responsive care

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified/Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Tools

Exym EHR

Job description

Are you a passionate Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist looking for meaningful work where your expertise can make a lasting impact? The Institute for the Redesign of Learning (IRL) is seeking a dedicated psychiatrist to join our Mental Health Clinic on a flexible contract basis.

Join Our Team: Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Position: Contracted Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
Rate:$250/hour
Schedule:8 hours/1 day per week| Commerce Clinic

Make a Difference Every Day

In this role, you’ll support children and adolescents by providing comprehensive psychiatric care while partnering with a collaborative, multidisciplinary team.

What you’ll do:

• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Prescribe psychotropic medications and provide ongoing medication management, follow-up, and education.
• Build strong, therapeutic relationships with clients and their caregivers.
• Collaborate closely with therapists, case managers, families, and other community partners.
• Complete timely clinical documentation in Exym, our electronic health record system.
• Monitor treatment progress, medication effectiveness, and potential side effects.
• Provide culturally responsive care to a diverse community of children, adolescents, and families.
• Provide coverage for psychiatrists when needed.
• Bring clinical leadership, strong psychopharmacology knowledge, and expertise in community-based mental health care.

What You Bring

• Valid California M.D. or D.O. license
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
• Current DEA license
• Experience evaluating and treating children and adolescents with a broad range of mental health needs
• Experience providing direct outpatient care, preferably in a community clinic setting
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
• Strong communication skills and a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and culturally responsive care
• Ability to maintain accurate clinical documentation and work within HIPAA, LACDMH, and applicable state and federal requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and electronic health records; Exym experience is a plus
• Previous experience with a DMH-funded agency is desirable
• Bilingual/Spanish skills are desirable