Child Psychiatrist

American Academy of Family Physicians; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 190,108 - 206,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits

Job summary

The American Academy of Family Physicians in Vista, CA is looking for a part-time psychiatrist to provide a continuum of behavioral health services, primarily for children. Key responsibilities include psychiatric assessments and medication monitoring, while collaborating with referring physicians.

Candidates must hold a valid California medical license and have at least 2 years of experience in psychiatry. The pay range is $138 - $150/hr with generous benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Medicare and California Medicaid numbers prior to employment.
• Valid DEA certificate.
• 2 years experience working full-time as a psychiatrist in child/adult psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric and medical assessment of treatment services.
• Evaluate co-existing medical conditions for potential impact.
• Work closely with referring physician to provide an expert treatment plan.
• Provide medication monitoring for clients.

Skills

Excellent interpersonal communication skills

Experience working with children

Proficient with electronic health records and technology platforms

Education

Valid California medical license as MD or DO

Certified as a diplomat in the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in psychiatry

Completion of a psychiatric residency or family medicine/psychiatry residency in ACGME approved program

Job description

Vista Community Clinic is a private, non-profit, multi-specialty outpatient clinic located in San Diego, Orange and Riverside counties, providing comprehensive health services.

VCC is an equal opportunity employer.

Responsibilities

Provide a continuum of services aimed at providing an array of behavioral health services for children and adults with a main focus on children. Services include prevention, treatment and interventions that promote recovery and social well-being.

• Provide psychiatric and medical assessment of treatment services
• Evaluate co-existing medical conditions for potential impact
• Work in close contact with referring physician and primary care provider in the patient's care to provide an expert treatment plan
• Provide medication monitoring for clients, reviewing use of medication to determine appropriateness, presence of side effects, medical interactions, etc.

Qualifications

Minimum

• Medicare and California Medicaid numbers prior to start of employment
• Valid California medical license as MD or DO
• Certified as a diplomat in the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in psychiatry
• Completion of a psychiatric residency or a family medicine/psychiatry residency in an ACGME approved residency program
• Valid DEA certificate
• 2 years experience working full-time as a psychiatrist and MD or DO in child/adult psychiatry

Required Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• 1 year experience working with children
• Proficient with electronic health records and technology platforms

Part Time

Pay: $138 - $150/hr

Located in Vista, CA

Generous Benefits