Adult Psychiatrist
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing·California City, California
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing·California City, California
Manage treatment-resistant schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression in outpatient and acute care settings. Perform forensic responsibilities including LPS Act evaluations and capacity assessments for gravely disabled patients.
Adult Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA (#R10042)
Board Certification/Eligibility in General Psychiatry: ABPN certification in General Psychiatry
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Adult Psychiatrist to fill an opening in the KernBHRS department that provides specialty behavioral health services to Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured, located in Kern County, CA. Schedule of the Adult Psychiatrist: Full-Time (FTE): Shift: 8-hour day. Part-Time (PTE): Shift: 6 hours (e.g., 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., excluding breaks).
Adult Psychiatrists manage treatment-resistant schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression in outpatient and acute care settings. This role includes forensic responsibilities such as LPS Act evaluations and testimony in conservatorship hearings. Job Responsibilities of the Adult Psychiatrist: Prescribe and monitor clozapine therapy for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, including ANC monitoring and titration protocols. Lead biweekly multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for high utilizers of crisis stabilization services. Complete capacity assessments for gravely disabled patients under Welfare & Institutions Code 5150/5250. Utilize long-acting injectables (LAIs) for medication non-adherence, including aripiprazole once-monthly and paliperidone palmitate. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new grads and advanced practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices. Requirements of the Adult Psychiatrist: Board Certification/Eligibility in General Psychiatry American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certified California Medical License: Active status with no disciplinary actions13. DEA Certification: Required for antipsychotics and long-acting injectables (e.g., clozapine). Benefits of the Adult Psychiatrist: The salary for this position is $210/hr. Sick days Health insurance Matching 401k
Requires Board Certification or Eligibility in General Psychiatry from the ABPN and an active California Medical License. A DEA Certification is mandatory for prescribing antipsychotics and long-acting injectables.
Market context
Adult psychiatrist openings in California are typically in steady demand across outpatient, inpatient, and community behavioral health settings. These roles are competitive because employers usually look for ABPN board certification or eligibility, an active California medical license, and DEA certification for prescribing, while benefits such as health insurance, sick days, and a matching 401(k) can help distinguish offers. Before applying, confirm your licensure and DEA status, and review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time versus reading the full original posting.