Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – $400K Base + Bonuses | Lake County, CA
Job at a glance
Job description
Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – $400K Base + Bonuses | Lake County, CA
Location: Lake County, California
Specialty: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Employment Type: Full-Time, W-2
Schedule: 40 Hours Per Week
Work Setting: In-Person, Outpatient Behavioral Health
Compensation: $400,000 Annually + Productivity Incentives
Exceptional Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Opportunity – $400,000 Annual Base Salary!
Setline Health is seeking a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for a full-time outpatient opportunity with Lake County Behavioral Health Services in beautiful Northern California.
This position offers an outstanding $400,000 annual base salary, additional productivity-based compensation opportunities, generous annual bonuses, and a comprehensive W-2 benefits package.
Join a community-focused behavioral health organization dedicated to providing compassionate, recovery-oriented psychiatric services to children, adolescents, and families throughout Lake County.
Position Highlights
-
$400,000 annual base salary
-
Additional productivity-based compensation opportunities
-
Generous annual bonus opportunities
-
Full-time, 40-hour workweek
-
In-person child and adolescent outpatient psychiatry
-
90-minute initial psychiatric evaluations
-
45-minute follow-up medication management appointments
-
Established county behavioral health system
-
SmartCare electronic medical records
-
Collaborative multidisciplinary treatment environment
-
401(k) retirement plan with company match
-
Paid time off (PTO) and CME accrual
-
Opportunity to make a meaningful impact on underserved children, adolescents, and families
About Lake County Behavioral Health
Lake County Behavioral Health Services provides comprehensive Specialty Mental Health Services and Substance Use Disorder Services to eligible Medi-Cal recipients throughout Lake County.
The organization is committed to improving quality of life through accessible, culturally responsive, and recovery-oriented behavioral health services.
The Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist will provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, clinical consultation, and coordinated outpatient mental health services for children and adolescents experiencing significant emotional and behavioral health challenges.
Job Responsibilities
-
Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for children and adolescents.
-
Provide psychopharmacological treatment, medication management, and ongoing psychiatric follow-up care.
-
Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans appropriate to each patient's developmental, emotional, and behavioral needs.
-
Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations of approximately 90 minutes and follow-up medication management appointments of approximately 45 minutes.
-
Diagnose and treat childhood and adolescent psychiatric conditions, including mood disorders, anxiety disorders, ADHD, and other serious emotional or behavioral disturbances.
-
Collaborate with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
-
Provide psychiatric consultation and clinical recommendations to support treatment outcomes.
-
Engage parents, guardians, and caregivers in treatment planning when clinically appropriate.
-
Maintain accurate, timely, and compliant clinical documentation using SmartCare EMR.
-
Meet established clinical productivity expectations, including a minimum of 60% direct patient care.
-
Participate in quality improvement initiatives, clinical performance reviews, and care coordination activities.
-
Deliver culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered psychiatric services.
-
Maintain compliance with applicable Medi-Cal, DHCS, County, confidentiality, and regulatory requirements.
Qualifications
-
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school.
-
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
-
Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship.
-
Active, unrestricted California medical license.
-
Active DEA registration valid in California.
-
Experience providing outpatient psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adolescents.
-
Strong knowledge of child and adolescent psychiatric disorders, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment approaches.
-
Experience working within community mental health, county behavioral health, or public-sector healthcare settings preferred.
-
Ability to collaborate effectively with multidisciplinary teams, families, and caregivers.
-
Proficiency with electronic medical records; SmartCare experience preferred.
-
Strong communication, clinical judgment, and documentation skills.
-
Bilingual English/Spanish skills strongly preferred.
-
Commitment to delivering compassionate, culturally responsive, and developmentally appropriate psychiatric care.
Compensation & Benefits
Annual Base Salary: $400,000
Additional benefits include:
-
Productivity-based compensation opportunities
-
Generous annual bonus opportunities
-
Full-time W-2 employment
-
Comprehensive employee benefits package
-
401(k) retirement plan with company match
-
Paid time off (PTO) accrual
-
Continuing Medical Education (CME) accrual
-
Collaborative clinical and administrative environment
Working Hours & Work Environment
-
Full-Time: 40 hours per week
-
Location: Lake County, California
-
Work Arrangement: In-person outpatient psychiatry
-
Patient Population: Children and adolescents receiving specialty mental health services
-
Initial Evaluations: 90 minutes
-
Follow-Up Visits: 45 minutes
-
Productivity Expectations: Minimum 60% direct patient care
-
EHR: SmartCare
Work within an established county behavioral health system dedicated to improving access to specialized psychiatric services for children, adolescents, and their families.
Why Lake County, California?
Discover the natural beauty and relaxed lifestyle of Northern California's scenic Lake County.
Located in the heart of California's wine country, Lake County offers beautiful landscapes, outdoor recreation, and a more affordable cost of living than many neighboring North Bay communities.
Enjoy:
-
Clear Lake, renowned for fishing, boating, and watersports
-
Scenic hiking and outdoor adventures around Mount Konocti
-
Award-winning wineries and vineyards
-
Charming small towns and welcoming communities
-
Beautiful mountain views and open spaces
-
Convenient access to Northern California's recreational destinations
Apply Today!
If you're a Board-Certified or Board-Eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist seeking exceptional compensation, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families, we would love to connect.
Job Responsibilities
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and diagnostic assessments for children and adolescents receiving outpatient specialty mental health services.
- Provide psychiatric medication management, psychopharmacological treatment, and ongoing follow-up care.
- Perform initial psychiatric evaluations scheduled for approximately 90 minutes and follow-up medication management appointments scheduled for approximately 45 minutes.
- Diagnose and treat childhood and adolescent psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and serious emotional disturbances.
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based psychiatric treatment plans tailored to each patient's developmental and behavioral health needs.
- Monitor medication effectiveness, treatment response, potential side effects, and overall clinical progress.
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams, including therapists, social workers, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide psychiatric consultation and clinical recommendations to support coordinated patient care.
- Engage parents, guardians, and caregivers in treatment planning, medication education, and ongoing care coordination when clinically appropriate.
- Maintain a minimum of 60% productivity through direct face-to-face patient care.
- Complete accurate, timely, and medically necessary clinical documentation using County-approved electronic health record systems, including SmartCare.
- Provide services within the approved scope of practice and in accordance with Lake County Behavioral Health policies and applicable Medi-Cal and DHCS requirements.
- Participate in clinical case reviews, treatment planning meetings, quality improvement initiatives, and County performance monitoring activities.
- Support timely patient access, appropriate caseload management, continuity of care, and effective coordination of behavioral health services.
- Maintain compliance with credentialing, licensing, DEA registration, patient confidentiality, privacy, security, and clinical documentation requirements.
- Deliver compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered psychiatric care to diverse and underserved populations.
- Work collaboratively with Lake County Behavioral Health leadership to support high-quality outpatient psychiatric services and positive patient outcomes.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
- Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship.
- Active, unrestricted California medical license.
- Active DEA registration valid in California.
- Experience providing outpatient psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, medication management, and psychiatric consultation for children and adolescents.
- Strong knowledge of childhood and adolescent psychiatric disorders, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, and serious emotional disturbances.
- Demonstrated proficiency in psychopharmacology, medication monitoring, and evidence-based psychiatric treatment.
- Experience working with children, adolescents, and families within community mental health, public behavioral health, or specialty
Working Hours
- **Schedule:** Full-time, 40 hours per week.
- **Employment Type:** W-2 employee.
- **Work Setting:** In-person, outpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
- **Location:** Lake County Behavioral Health Services, Lake County, California.
- **Patient Population:** Children and adolescents receiving specialty mental health services.
- **Initial Psychiatric Evaluations:** Approximately 90 minutes per appointment.
- **Follow-Up Medication Management:** Approximately 45 minutes per appointment.
- **Productivity Requirements:** Minimum 60% direct face-to-face patient care.
- **Clinical Responsibilities:** Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, clinical consultation, and documentation.
- **Scheduling:** Specific workdays and hours coordinated with Lake County Behavioral Health based on patient access, caseload, and operational needs.
- **Administrative Responsibilities:** Dedicated time for clinical documentation, care coordination, multidisciplinary collaboration, and required quality activities within the established schedule.
Skills
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Outpatient Psychiatric Care
- Pediatric and Adolescent Behavioral Health
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
- Psychiatric Diagnosis and Clinical Assessment
- Psychopharmacology and Medication Management
- ADHD Assessment and Treatment
- Anxiety and Mood Disorder Management
- Childhood and Adolescent Psychotic Disorders
- Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) Treatment
- Evidence-Based Psychiatric Treatment Planning
- Medication Monitoring and Side Effect Management
- Crisis Assessment and Suicide Risk Evaluation
- Family-Centered and Developmentally Appropriate Care
- Parent and Caregiver Education
- Trauma-Informed and Recovery-Oriented Treatment
- Community Mental Health Services
- Medi-Cal Specialty Mental Health Services
- Multidisciplinary Treatment Team Collaboration
- Psychiatric Consultation and Care Coordination
- Culturally Responsive and Linguistically Appropriate Care
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
- SmartCare EMR Experience Preferred
- Clinical Documentation and Regulatory Compliance
- DHCS and California County Behavioral Health Standards
- Clinical Productivity and Caseload Management
- Patient Confidentiality and HIPAA Compliance
- Strong Clinical Judgment and Decision-Making
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Quality Improvement and Patient-Centered Care