The Child Psychiatrist evaluates and diagnoses mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in children, adolescents, and their families. They provide integrated and holistic care through treatments and medications to help patients manage and heal from these disorders.
TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to underserved communities. We are committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status. With a focus on culturally sensitive, affordable services, TrueCare aims to improve the health of diverse communities. Our vision is to be the premier healthcare provider in the region, delivering exceptional patient experiences through innovative, integrated care.
Lead with Compassion. Elevate Patient Care. Inspire Change.
put patients first. We believe that everyone deserves high-quality, compassionate healthcare—no matter their background or financial situation. You will play a vital role in ensuring that every patient receives the care they need, when and where they need it. If you’re a dedicated provider with a passion for patient-centered care, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
The Child Psychiatrist is responsible for evaluating and diagnosing mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders affecting children, adolescents and their families. The Child Psychiatrist will also help children, adolescents, and their families manage, ease, or heal a disorder, which may be done by administering treatments or medications in an integrated and holistic care model.
Put Patients First – Join a team that prioritizes dignity, respect, culturally sensitive care.
Flexible & Dynamic Role – Work across diverse communities, ensuring continuity of care where it’s needed most.
Scheduling allows for a compliment of in-person appointments versus TelePsych Growth & Development – Advance your leadership skills with ongoing training and mentorship opportunities.
Opportunity to work with Adult and Pediatric Patients; New patients 60mins, Follow-Ups 20mins, flexible to patient/provider needs.
Typical patient volume ranges from 10-18 patients per day.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits – $300K-$400K inclusive of salary, leadership bonus, and incentive bonus.
Eligibility for NHSC Student Loan Repayment Plans $75K+.
Comprehensive PTO and CME allowance – Support for Work-Life Balance.
What We’re Looking For Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry through ABPN.
Child and Adolescent focus but willing to also see Adult patients.
Current or Pending Medical License from the State of California.
Current BLS and DEA License As a Psychiatrist at TrueCare, you won’t just oversee care—you’ll elevate it.
If you’re ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and transform patient lives, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Today & Lead the Future of Compassionate Care!
The pay range for this role is $300,000 - $400,000 on an annual basis.
Pay transparency: If you are hired at TrueCare, your salary will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience.
In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining an offer.
TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Our goal is to support all team members recruited or employed here.
Candidates must be Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry through ABPN with a focus on child and adolescent care. A current or pending California Medical License, along with BLS and DEA licenses, is required.
Market context
In California, child and adolescent psychiatry roles are often in demand because clinics and health systems need clinicians who can serve younger patients with complex behavioral and mental health needs. This role is competitive because it requires ABPN board certification or eligibility, a current or pending California medical license, and active BLS and DEA credentials; the listed PTO, incentive bonus, CME allowance, leadership bonus, and NHSC loan repayment options add to its appeal. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm your licensure status and child psychiatry training before applying.
