Child and Adult Psychiatrist Needed in California (REMOTE) - ASH 10.29.2026
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Specialty: Dual-Certified Psychiatrist (Adult & Child/Adolescent Psychiatry
Location: Must live in the state of CA – Remote opening
Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am -5pm
Compensation: $240 hourly
Job Description:
Amergis is seeking a compassionate Psychiatrist to provide evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and ongoing psychiatric care for both adult and pediatric patients in a community behavioral health setting. Working alongside an interdisciplinary team, the Psychiatrist will serve individuals with serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and other complex behavioral health needs while helping improve access to care for underserved populations. Candidates must reside in California, as the company-issued laptop cannot leave the state under any circumstances. The first week of orientation is onsite, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, and all travel expenses associated with attending orientation will be fully covered. The ideal candidate is collaborative, culturally sensitive, and committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered behavioral healthcare.
Job Responsibilities
• Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental status examinations.
• Diagnose and treat psychiatric disorders in adult and pediatric populations.
• Develop individualized treatment plans and manage psychotropic medications.
• Provide ongoing follow-up care, crisis intervention, and patient stabilization.
• Treat patients with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders.
• Collaborate with therapists, case managers, nurses, and behavioral health staff.
• Review labs, medical records, and diagnostic testing to support treatment decisions.
• Maintain timely, accurate, and compliant documentation within the Avatar EMR.
Qualifications
• MD or DO from an accredited medical school with completion of an accredited Psychiatry Residency.
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active state medical license and unrestricted DEA registration.
• Experience treating co-occurring psychiatric and substance use disorders; MAT experience preferred.
• Strong background in community mental health, crisis management, and multidisciplinary care.