Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

Assignment Details:
Locum Tenens Mental Health Psychiatrist
County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health
Program: Antelope Valley Kidz Connection (AVKC)
Location: Palmdale, CA (Open to Telemedicine Coverage)

• Temporary position up to one year

• Schedule: 30 hours per week

• Hours: Tuesday Thursday, 8:00am 6:30pm

• 50% of time in person (telepsychiatry also accepted)

About the Program:
Antelope Valley Kidz Connection (AVKC) provides comprehensive mental health services to infants, children, youth, families, and caregivers in or at risk of out-of-home placements referred by DCFS. Services include assessments, consultations, outpatient and field-based treatment, crisis intervention, individual and group therapy, and ongoing psychiatric care.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, prescribe/monitor/renew medications, and ensure continuity of care

• Provide psychiatric services to children and adolescents in the child welfare system, including field visits when needed

• Participate in multi-disciplinary treatment teams and collaborate on client care issues

• Provide consultation to DCFS/DHS staff and attend Child & Family Team meetings

• Screen for health concerns and refer to physical health providers as appropriate

• Deliver crisis intervention and supportive counseling as necessary

Preferred Qualifications:

• Proficiency with computer systems

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Effective time management and organizational abilities

• Ability to work independently with strong attention to detail

• Commitment to community-based care and collaboration with diverse populations