Psychiatrist

Stars Behavioral Health Group; El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 210,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Psychiatrist for an on-site role in El Monte, CA. The position involves comprehensive psychiatric care, evaluation, and medication management within a behavioral health setting, with team-based patient care and an emphasis on recovery-oriented services.

The ideal candidate will hold MD/DO, have crisis experience with adolescents and adults, and possess or be eligible for California medical licensure and DEA license.

Qualifications

• MD or DO with California medical license required.
• Clinical experience with adolescents and adults in crisis settings preferred.
• LPS Certification for 5150/5585 (if applicable) and DEA license required.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment planning.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications and review medical records.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure high-quality, recovery-oriented services.
• Provide clinical consultation to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and support 5150/5585 processes as applicable.

Skills

Clinical assessment

Psychiatric care planning

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

MD/DO (Medical Doctor)

Job description

Contractor Role | Work Schedule:

On-site, in-person role requiring 1 to 5 days per week (available weekdays and/or weekends).

Job Summary:

The Psychiatrist delivers comprehensive psychiatric care—including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management—within an on-site behavioral health environment. Collaborating closely with a multidisciplinary team, you will perform clinical assessments, prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications, review medical records, and champion high-quality, recovery-oriented services. This role also provides clinical consultation to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners and requires LPS Designation certification to facilitate 5150/5585 applications in compliance with relevant laws and regulations, offering a vital opportunity to support individuals facing acute behavioral health challenges.

Qualifications:

Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO).

Experience: Clinical experience working with adolescents and adults in crisis settings. Background with County mental health, child welfare, and/or probation systems and services is preferred.

Licenses & Certifications:

• Current California state medical license in good standing with the medical board
• Current DEA license
• LPS Certification for 5150/5585 holds (if applicable)