Psychiatrist

Stars Behavioral Health Group; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 248,000; Part time

Job summary

Stars Behavioral Health Group is seeking a Psychiatrist for an on-site, in-person role in Long Beach, CA. You will deliver comprehensive psychiatric care, including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management, within a collaborative behavioral health setting.

You will provide clinical consultation to Psychiatric Nurse Practitioners, require LPS designation for 5150/5585 where applicable, and support recovery‑oriented services for individuals in crisis.

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 is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatry care including evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, and medication management.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and perform clinical assessments.
• Prescribe and monitor psychotropic medications; ensure recovery‑oriented services.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Adolescent care

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD or DO)

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)