Child & Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatrist – Locum Tenens | 4-Day Workweek | Eureka, CA
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Child & Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatrist – Locum Tenens | 4-Day Workweek | Eureka, CA
Location: Eureka, California
Specialty: Psychiatry – Child & Adolescent
Employment Type: Locum Tenens
Practice Setting: Outpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Schedule: Four 10-Hour Days | 40 Hours Per Week
Call Requirements: No Call, Nights, or Weekends
Child & Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatry Opportunity – 4-Day Workweek | No Call!
Setline Health is seeking a qualified Psychiatrist for a full-time locum tenens opportunity with Humboldt County Behavioral Health in Eureka, California.
This position offers a desirable four-day workweek, 40 hours per week, and no call, nights, or weekend responsibilities. Physicians interested in a five-day schedule may also be considered.
The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing treatment for children and adolescents ages 5–17.
Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Board Certification or fellowship training is preferred but not required, making this an excellent opportunity for psychiatrists with experience treating pediatric and adolescent behavioral health populations.
Position Highlights
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Full-time locum tenens opportunity
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Four 10-hour shifts per week
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Option to discuss a five-day workweek
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40 hours of weekly coverage
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No call, nights, or weekends
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Outpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Patient population ages 5–17
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Established caseload of approximately 250 patients
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Average of 1–5 new patient intakes per week
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90-minute initial psychiatric evaluations
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45-minute follow-up appointments
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SmartCare electronic medical records
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship training preferred, not required
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Active California medical license required
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Approximately 30-day credentialing process, subject to completion of requirements
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Collaborative county behavioral health environment
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County-issued computer and cell phone required for clinical responsibilities
About Humboldt County Behavioral Health
Humboldt County Behavioral Health provides comprehensive mental health services to Humboldt County residents, including eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
The organization focuses on improving access to quality behavioral healthcare through psychiatric treatment, coordinated clinical services, community resources, and continuity of care.
Setline Health supports Humboldt County Behavioral Health by providing Adult and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry services to meet the behavioral health needs of the community.
The Child & Adolescent Outpatient Psychiatrist will serve a diverse pediatric and adolescent population experiencing mental health challenges, behavioral disorders, family-related stressors, and co-occurring psychiatric conditions.
Job Responsibilities
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Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluations and ongoing treatment for children and adolescents ages 5–17.
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Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations lasting approximately 90 minutes and follow-up appointments lasting approximately 45 minutes.
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Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, and other childhood and adolescent mental health conditions.
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Evaluate and manage patients with complex psychiatric presentations and co-occurring behavioral health needs.
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Develop individualized, evidence-based psychiatric treatment plans appropriate for each patient's age, developmental stage, and clinical needs.
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Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications as clinically indicated.
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Manage an established patient caseload of approximately 250 children and adolescents.
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Conduct an average of 1–5 new patient intakes per week.
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Collaborate with parents, guardians, caregivers, and multidisciplinary behavioral health teams to coordinate treatment.
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Provide psychiatric consultation and clinical recommendations to therapists, counselors, case managers, and other healthcare professionals.
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Evaluate psychiatric safety concerns, including suicidal ideation, self-harm risk, behavioral crises, and the need for higher levels of care.
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Address mental health concerns associated with family instability, substance use, addiction-related challenges, and other community behavioral health factors.
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Monitor treatment progress, medication effectiveness, and potential adverse effects.
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Coordinate referrals and continuity of care with community behavioral health resources and other appropriate providers.
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Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation using SmartCare EMR.
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Deliver compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered psychiatric care.
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Follow established clinical policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable healthcare regulations.
Qualifications
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Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
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Completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Board Certification or fellowship training preferred but not required.
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Active, unrestricted California medical license required.
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Active DEA registration appropriate for psychiatric prescribing responsibilities.
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Experience providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management for children and adolescents preferred.
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Strong knowledge of pediatric and adolescent psychiatric conditions, psychopharmacology, and evidence-based treatment.
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Ability to assess and manage ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, and other childhood psychiatric conditions.
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Experience working with patients ages 5–17.
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Familiarity with childhood development, family dynamics, and age-appropriate psychiatric treatment approaches.
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Experience in outpatient psychiatry, community mental health, or county behavioral health programs preferred.
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Strong clinical judgment, communication, and psychiatric risk assessment skills.
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Ability to collaborate effectively with parents, guardians, therapists, counselors, and multidisciplinary treatment teams.
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Proficiency with electronic medical records; SmartCare experience preferred.
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Ability to complete county credentialing requirements, including fingerprinting and background screening as applicable.
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Commitment to compassionate, trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and patient-centered psychiatric care.
Working Hours
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Employment Type: Full-Time, Locum Tenens.
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Weekly Hours: 40 hours.
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Standard Schedule: Four 10-hour shifts per week.
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Workdays: Monday through Friday, with four scheduled clinical days.
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Alternative Schedule: Five-day workweek may be considered upon request.
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Call Requirements: None.
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Night Shifts: None.
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Weekend Coverage: None.
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Practice Setting: Outpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
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Patient Population: Children and adolescents ages 5–17.
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Average Caseload: Approximately 250 patients.
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New Patient Intakes: Approximately 1–5 per week.
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Initial Evaluations: 90-minute appointments.
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Follow-Up Appointments: 45-minute appointments.
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Credentialing: Approximately 30 days, with possible delays related to fingerprinting requirements.
Skills
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Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
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Pediatric Psychiatric Evaluations
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Outpatient Psychiatric Care
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Child and Adolescent Mental Health
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Psychiatric Diagnosis and Assessment
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ADHD Evaluation and Treatment
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Anxiety and Depression Management
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Mood Disorder Treatment
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Behavioral Disorder Management
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Pediatric Psychopharmacology
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Psychiatric Medication Management
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Developmentally Appropriate Treatment Planning
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Suicide Risk Assessment and Crisis Intervention
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Childhood Trauma and Trauma-Informed Care
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Family-Centered Psychiatric Treatment
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Parent and Guardian Collaboration
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Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Collaboration
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Community Mental Health Services
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Psychiatric Consultation and Care Coordination
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Patient Referrals and Continuity of Care
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Evidence-Based Psychiatric Treatment
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Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
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SmartCare EMR Experience Preferred
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Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Management
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HIPAA and Patient Confidentiality
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Culturally Responsive Behavioral Healthcare
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Strong Clinical Judgment and Decision-Making
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Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
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Time Management and Organizational Skills
Work Environment
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Location: Humboldt County Behavioral Health, Eureka, California.
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Practice Setting: Community-based outpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
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Employment Type: Full-time locum tenens assignment.
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Patient Population: Children and adolescents ages 5–17 experiencing psychiatric, emotional, developmental, and behavioral health conditions.
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Clinical Environment: Established county behavioral health program providing psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and coordinated outpatient mental health services.
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Patient Caseload: Approximately 250 patients, with an average of 1–5 new patient intakes weekly.
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Appointment Structure: 90-minute initial psychiatric evaluations and 45-minute follow-up appointments.
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Multidisciplinary Collaboration: Work alongside therapists, counselors, case managers, and other behavioral health professionals to coordinate comprehensive patient care.
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Family Involvement: Collaborate with parents, guardians, and caregivers as clinically appropriate to support treatment planning and continuity of care.
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Community Mental Health: Serve Humboldt County residents, including eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
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Clinical Technology: Utilize SmartCare electronic medical records for clinical documentation and care coordination.
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Equipment: County-issued computer and cell phone required for clinical responsibilities.
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Work-Life Balance: Four-day workweek with no call, overnight shifts, or weekend responsibilities.
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Community Impact: Address significant pediatric and adolescent behavioral health needs, including challenges associated with addiction, gambling-related problems, and other family and community stressors.
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Patient-Centered Care: Deliver compassionate, evidence-based, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, and family-centered psychiatric treatment.
Compensation
Competitive locum tenens compensation. Specific pay rates and contract terms will be discussed during the recruitment process.
Why Eureka, California?
Located along Northern California's scenic Redwood Coast, Eureka offers beautiful coastal landscapes, historic architecture, and convenient access to outdoor recreation.
Enjoy:
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Majestic redwood forests and scenic hiking trails
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Humboldt Bay and waterfront activities
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Historic Old Town Eureka and Victorian architecture
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Sequoia Park and Sequoia Park Zoo
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Pacific Ocean beaches and coastal recreation
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Boating, kayaking, fishing, and wildlife viewing
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A relaxed Northern California lifestyle surrounded by natural beauty
Apply Today!
Setline Health is seeking psychiatrists interested in providing meaningful outpatient psychiatric care to children and adolescents within Humboldt County.
If you have experience treating pediatric and adolescent behavioral health conditions and are looking for a rewarding locum tenens opportunity with a predictable weekday schedule, we encourage you to apply.
Join a collaborative behavioral health team dedicated to improving access to quality mental healthcare for children, adolescents, and families throughout Humboldt County.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and ongoing treatment for children and adolescents ages 5–17 at Humboldt County Behavioral Health in Eureka, California.
- Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations lasting approximately 90 minutes and follow-up appointments lasting approximately 45 minutes.
- Diagnose and treat childhood and adolescent psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, behavioral disorders, and other mental health conditions.
- Manage an established outpatient caseload of approximately 250 pediatric and adolescent patients.
- Conduct an average of 1–5 new patient intake evaluations per week.
- Develop and implement individualized, evidence-based psychiatric treatment plans tailored to each patient's age, developmental stage, and clinical needs.
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychiatric medications based on clinical presentation, treatment response, and potential side effects.
- Evaluate and manage patients with complex psychiatric presentations and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
- Conduct comprehensive psychiatric risk assessments, including evaluations for suicidal ideation, self-harm, behavioral crises, and the need for higher levels of care.
- Provide psychiatric treatment and clinical support for children and adolescents affected by substance use, addiction-related family challenges, and other community behavioral health concerns.
- Collaborate with parents, guardians, and caregivers to support treatment planning, medication education, and continuity of care.
- Work closely with multidisciplinary behavioral health teams, including therapists, counselors, case managers, social workers, and other healthcare professionals.
- Provide psychiatric consultation, clinical recommendations, and medication management guidance to members of the treatment team.
- Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions, treatment planning meetings, and coordinated care activities.
- Monitor patient progress, evaluate treatment effectiveness, and modify treatment plans as clinically appropriate.
- Coordinate referrals to specialized behavioral health services, community resources, and higher levels of psychiatric care when necessary.
- Support continuity of care for patients receiving services through Humboldt County's community mental health system, including eligible Medi-Cal beneficiaries.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, progress notes, medication records, and treatment plans using SmartCare electronic medical records.
- Utilize county-issued computer and communication equipment in accordance with established clinical and administrative requirements.
- Follow county behavioral health policies, patient confidentiality requirements, professional standards, and applicable healthcare regulations.
- Demonstrate strong clinical judgment, effective communication, and independent medical decision-making in an outpatient psychiatric setting.
- Deliver compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered psychiatric care.
- Collaborate with community providers and support services to improve access to quality mental healthcare for children, adolescents, and families throughout Humboldt County.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree from an accredited medical school.
- Successful completion of an accredited Psychiatry residency program.
- **Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Board Certification or fellowship training preferred but not required.**
- **Active, unrestricted California medical license required.**
- Active DEA registration appropriate for psychiatric prescribing responsibilities.
- Experience providing psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic assessments, and medication management for children and adolescents ages 5–17.
- Strong knowledge of child and adolescent psychiatric conditions, including ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, mood disorders, and behavioral health conditions.
- Experience providing outpatient psychiatric treatment within a community mental health, county behavioral health, or similar clinical setting preferred.
- Proficiency in pediatric and adolescent psychopharmacology, medication management, and evidence-based psychiatric treatment.
- Ability to conduct comprehensive initial psychiatric evaluations and ongoing follow-up appointments.
- Experience developing individualized psychiatric treatment plans appropriate for each patient's developmental stage and clinical needs.
- Strong understanding of childhood development, adolescent mental health, family dynamics, and age-appropriate psychiatric interventions.
- Experience assessing suicidal ideation, self-harm risk, behavioral crises, and other psychiatric safety concerns.
- Ability to evaluate and manage patients with complex psychiatric presentations and co-occurring behavioral health conditions.
- Familiarity with substance use disorders and the impact of addiction-related family and community challenges on pediatric mental health preferred.
- Experience collaborating with parents, guardians, caregivers, therapists, counselors, case managers, and multidisciplinary behavioral health teams.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal, organizational, and clinical documentation skills.
- Strong clinical judgment, diagnostic capabilities, and independent medical decision-making skills.
- Proficiency with electronic medical records (EMR/EHR); familiarity with SmartCare preferred.
- Ability to manage an established outpatient caseload of approximately 250 patients while maintaining high standards of clinical care.
- Understanding of patient confidentiality, HIPAA requirements, and applicable county behavioral health regulations.
- Ability to complete county credentialing requirements, including fingerprinting and background screening as applicable.
- Availability to work a full-time, 40-hour-per-week locum tenens schedule, typically consisting of four 10-hour shifts Monday through Friday.
- Commitment to compassionate, culturally responsive, trauma-informed, developmentally appropriate, and family-centered psychiatric care.
- Ability to collaborate effectively within an established county behavioral health program serving children, adolescents, and families throughout Humboldt County.
Working Hours
- **Employment Type:** Full-Time, Locum Tenens.
- **Weekly Hours:** 40 hours per week.
- **Standard Schedule:** Four 10-hour shifts per week.
- **Workdays:** Monday through Friday, with four scheduled clinical days.
- **Alternative Schedule:** Five-day workweek may be considered upon request.
- **Shift Hours:** Daytime outpatient clinic hours, with specific start and end times determined by facility scheduling.
- **Call Requirements:** No on-call responsibilities.
- **Night Shifts:** None.
- **Weekend Coverage:** None.
- **Practice Setting:** Outpatient Child & Adolescent Psychiatry.
- **Work Location:** Humboldt County Behavioral Health, Eureka, California.
- **Patient Population:** Children and adolescents ages 5–17.
- **Patient Caseload:** Approximately 250 patients.
- **New Patient Intakes:** Average of 1–5 per week.
- **Initial Psychiatric Evaluations:** 90-minute appointments.
- **Follow-Up Appointments:** 45-minute appointments.
- **Clinical Responsibilities:** Psychiatric evaluations, medication management, treatment planning, follow-up care, and multidisciplinary coordination.
- **Electronic Medical Records:** SmartCare.
- **Credentialing Timeline:** Approximately 30 days, with potential delays related to fingerprinting requirements.
- **Work-Life Balance:** Predictable weekday scheduling with no evening, overnight, weekend, or on-call responsibilities.
Skills
- Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
- Pediatric and Adolescent Mental Health
- Outpatient Psychiatric Care
- Comprehensive Psychiatric Evaluations
- Psychiatric Diagnosis and Differential Diagnosis
- Child and Adolescent Behavioral Health Assessments
- Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) Evaluation and Treatment
- Childhood Anxiety Disorder Management
- Depression and Mood Disorder Treatment
- Bipolar Disorder Assessment and Management
- Behavioral and Emotional Disorder Treatment
- Pediatric and Adolescent Psychopharmacology
- Psychiatric Medication Management
- Developmentally Appropriate Psychiatric Treatment
- Evidence-Based Psychiatric Treatment Planning
- Mental Status Examinations
- Suicide Risk Assessment and Prevention
- Self-Harm Risk Assessment
- Crisis Intervention and Psychiatric Stabilization
- Childhood Trauma Assessment and Trauma-Informed Care
- Family-Centered Psychiatric Treatment
- Parent, Guardian, and Caregiver Collaboration
- Child and Adolescent Development
- Co-Occurring Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Conditions
- Substance Use Disorder Awareness in Adolescents
- Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Team Collaboration
- Community Mental Health Services
- Psychiatric Consultation and Clinical Recommendations
- Patient Referrals and Continuity of Care
- Treatment Monitoring and Follow-Up Management
- Electronic Medical Records (EMR/EHR)
- SmartCare EMR Experience Preferred
- Clinical Documentation and Medical Record Management
- HIPAA Compliance and Patient Confidentiality
- Medi-Cal and County Behavioral Health Services
- Culturally Responsive Psychiatric Care
- Strong Clinical Judgment and Medical Decision-Making
- Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving
- Excellent Communication and Interpersonal Skills
- Patient and Family Education
- Time Management and Organizational Skills
- Independent Clinical Practice
- Compassionate, Patient-Centered Care