Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Outpatient
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Job description
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Outpatient
Location: Ventura, CA
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Setting: Onsite, Outpatient
About the Opportunity
A well-established behavioral health program in Ventura County is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to join their outpatient team. This role focuses on providing high-quality psychiatric care to children and adolescents in a collaborative, patient-centered environment.
Position Highlights
- 100% outpatient child & adolescent psychiatry
- Monday–Friday schedule (8am–5pm) – no call required
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary team environment
- Strong administrative and clinical support
- Opportunity to serve a diverse and underserved population
Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents
- Provide medication management and ongoing treatment planning
- Collaborate with therapists, social workers, and care teams
- Participate in treatment team meetings and care coordination
- Maintain timely and accurate documentation
Qualifications
- MD or DO – Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship preferred (or equivalent experience)
- Active California license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA required
Preferred Qualifications
- Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
- Experience in outpatient or community-based pediatric psychiatry
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary: $300,000 – $375,000 annually
- 401(k) with employer contribution
- Paid Time Off (PTO)
- CME allowance + dedicated CME days
- Comprehensive benefits package
Job Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations for children and adolescents
• Provide medication management and ongoing treatment planning
• Collaborate with therapists, social workers, and care teams
• Participate in treatment team meetings and care coordination
• Maintain timely and accurate documentation
Qualifications
• MD or DO – Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship preferred (or equivalent experience)
• Active California license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA required
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Preferred Qualifications
• Bilingual (Spanish) strongly preferred
• Experience in outpatient or community-based pediatric psychiatry
• Team-oriented with strong communication skills
Working Hours
Setting: Onsite, Outpatient