Child Psychiatrist

American Geriatrics Society; Vista (CA); On-site; USD 190,108 - 206,640; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Benefits

Job summary

American Geriatrics Society is looking for a part-time psychiatrist based in Vista, California. The role involves providing a continuum of behavioral health services for children and adults, focusing on child psychiatry. Responsibilities include psychiatric assessments and medication monitoring.

Qualified candidates should have a valid California medical license and experience in child/adult psychiatry. The position offers a competitive pay range of $138 - $150/hr along with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Medicare and California Medicaid numbers prior to start of 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.
• Provide medication monitoring for clients.

Skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Experience working with children

Proficient with electronic health records

Education

Valid California medical license as MD or DO

Completion of a psychiatric residency

Certified as a diplomat in the American Board of Psychiatry

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