Psychiatry - Child Job at Signature Healthcare Services, LLC in Bakersfield, CA

  We are seeking a compassionate, board-certified Psychiatrist to join our outpatient team in Bakersfield, CA. This full-time position offers a 7on/7off schedule. This is inpatient psychiatry with a focus on collaborative, integrated care.

Some of the highlights include:

• 90 Bed- All inpatient Adult and Child/Adolescent Hospital with an Outpatient Program in Place. Units are broken down into: Adult High and Low Acuity, Adolescent and Child. We also included an overflow unit for patients.
• All H/P's are done by a local Primary Care Group. We have introduced Tele-Health to assist with increased patient flow.
• Dedicated Time for Administrative Time and additional directorships available!
• Inpatient Position- ADC can be anywhere from 8-12 C/A patients per day. Ages are from 12-17 years old.

Key Responsibilities:

• Conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients admitted to the inpatient unit
• Review medical records and conduct interviews with patients and their families to gather comprehensive information
• Formulate accurate diagnoses based on DSM-5 criteria and clinical findings
• Develop individualized treatment plans for each patient
• Prescribe and manage psychotropic medications, adjusting as necessary for optimal outcomes
• Provide crisis intervention and supportive counseling as needed
• Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure coordinated care

Compensation:

• Base Salary with stipend and full benefits!