Psychiatrist (Adult, Child & Adolescent, Addiction, Geriatric, Correctional) Job at MedlinkHealth Anesthesia Associates, Bakersfield, CA

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  • MedlinkHealth Anesthesia Associates
  • Bakersfield, CA

Job Description

Psychiatrist (Adult, Child, Addiction, Geriatric & Correctional Psychiatry) 

Location: Bakersfield, California
Position Type: Full-Time, Part-Time, Contract
Work Setting: Outpatient Behavioral Health Clinics | In-Person and Telepsychiatry Opportunities Available

About the Opportunity:

Kern Behavioral Health & Recovery Services (KernBHRS) is seeking qualified Psychiatrists to provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and clinical consultation services for individuals receiving specialty mental health and substance use disorder treatment services throughout Kern County.

We are actively recruiting physicians with experience or training in one or more of the following specialties:

  • Adult Psychiatry
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Correctional Psychiatry

Physicians will work with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams serving a diverse patient population, including children, adolescents, adults, older adults, individuals experiencing psychiatric crises, and justice-involved individuals.

Responsibilities:

  • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments.
  • Provide medication management services.
  • Develop and monitor treatment plans.
  • Document services accurately within the electronic health record (EHR).
  • Participate in case consultations and interdisciplinary treatment planning.
  • Order and review appropriate laboratory studies when indicated.
  • Provide discharge planning and continuity of care recommendations.
  • Attend clinic meetings and collaborate with behavioral health teams.
  • Follow established clinical policies and documentation standards.

Qualifications:

Required:

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited institution.
  • Current California Physician and Surgeon License.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.

Preferred Specialties:

  • Addiction Psychiatry
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Forensic Psychiatry
  • General Adult Psychiatry

Work Schedule:

  • Full-time and part-time opportunities available.
  • Clinic operating hours are generally Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
  • Telepsychiatry opportunities may be available based on program needs.

Patient Population:

Providers may serve:

  • Children and adolescents.
  • Adult outpatient populations.
  • Older adults.
  • Individuals with serious and persistent mental illness.
  • Individuals with substance use disorders.
  • Justice-involved populations.

Why Apply:

  • Opportunity to work within a large public behavioral health system.
  • Diverse clinical experiences across multiple levels of care.
  • Collaborative multidisciplinary environment.
  • Full-time and part-time scheduling options.
  • Opportunity to provide meaningful care to underserved populations

License Requirements: Applicants must possess or be eligible to obtain:

  • California Physician License.
  • Appropriate Psychiatry Board Certification or Board Eligibility.

Qualified candidates from all psychiatry subspecialties are encouraged to apply.

Job Tags

Full time, Contract work, Part time, Monday to Friday

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