Physician, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Cottage Health; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Sign-On Bonus

Homebuying program

Malpractice Coverage

Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs

Job summary

Cottage Health in Santa Barbara, CA is seeking a Physician, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide time-limited psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents within a defined course of care. You will transition ongoing management back to the primary care provider with clear guidelines for monitoring and referral if needed.

This role emphasizes a consultative, hand-off approach to expand access to specialty care across the community, with opportunities to lead program

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree required.
• Board Certification in Psychiatry required.
• Unrestricted CA medical license required; DEA license required.
• Fellowship in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred.
• Proven clinical practice experience required.

Responsibilities

• Provide time-limited evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents.
• Develop and monitor treatment regimens; adjust as needed.
• Coordinate care with primary care providers and specialists.
• Refer back to PCP with monitoring guidelines and re-referral criteria.

Skills

Clinical evaluation

Treatment planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Patient communication

Education

MD/DO

Board Certified in Psychiatry

CA Medical License

DEA License

Fellowship preferred

Job description

Physician, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Job Description

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and families throughout Santa Barbara County. As a Community Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, you will provide time-limited psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents, focusing on establishing an accurate diagnosis and an effective, well-tolerated medication and/or treatment regimen within a defined course of care. Once the patient is clinically stable, transition ongoing management back to the patient's primary care provider, with clear guidelines for monitoring and criteria for re-referral if symptoms recur or treatment adjustments are needed. This consultative, hand-off-oriented approach preserves psychiatrist capacity to accept new patients promptly, reducing wait times and expanding access to specialty psychiatric care across the community.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

• Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO) required.
• Board Certified in the physician's associated specialty required.

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Physician's unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California required. Must meet all requirements for membership and unrestricted clinical privileges of the Cottage Health Medical Staff.
• State of California DEA license required.
• Successful completion of specialty fellowship is preferred.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience working in clinical practice as a physician required.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
• Broad knowledge of common medications, side effects, and contraindications required.

Why Join Cottage Health?

Clinical Excellence: Join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative practice environment.

Opportunity for Leadership: Lead the development and growth of a new primary care practice, shaping the delivery of healthcare services and making a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community.

Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible scheduling options, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more.

Community Engagement: Become an integral part of the vibrant Central Coast community, where you can build meaningful connections with patients and families and make a difference in their lives.

Professional Growth:Benefit from opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and continuing medical education, supported by Cottage Health's commitment to lifelong learning and clinical excellence.

Relocation Assistance

Sign-On Bonus

Homebuying program

Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension plan, and 401(k)

Malpractice Coverage

Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs (if applicable)

Cottage Health is a leading acute care hospital system, located on the central coast of California, widely known for our superior patient care, innovation, medical research and education. Our health system operates primarily in Santa Barbara, CA, since 1888, and consists of three acute care hospitals, a Rehabilitation Hospital, multiple clinics and a multi-site Urgent Care system. Our mission is to serve the central coast communities with excellence, integrity, and compassion. Every day we touch thousands of lives in many different ways, resolute in our mission to put patients first. We take pride in helping our patients get back to living their lives - in the places they love.

*Pay for non-physician positions is determined based on related years of experience and internal equity. Eligible employees may also receive additional forms of compensation, including shift differentials, on-call pay, incentive pay, and bonus opportunities, where applicable. Manager and above positions may participate in Cottage Health’s annual management incentive program. Physician compensation is determined based upon specialty and may include bonus potential. For more information on our comprehensive Total Rewards offerings, please visit https://cottagehealth.org/careers/total-rewards .

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