Acute Care, Behavioral Health, Certified Case Manager (CCM), Clinical Practices/Protocols, Communication Skills, Crisis Intervention, Cross-Functional, Documentation, Electronic Medical Records, Fellowship, Maintain Compliance, Medications, Patient Care, Pediatrics, Psychiatry and Mental Health, Quality of Care, Regulatory Compliance, Risk Analysis, Team Player, Time Management, Treatment Plan, United States Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA)
Job Title: Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
Location: Martinez, CA
Position OverviewA community-based behavioral health program is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide weekday vacation coverage in a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). This is a short-term opportunity focused on delivering acute psychiatric care to children and adolescents in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Job Responsibilities- Provide psychiatric evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents in a CSU setting
- Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health presentations
- Manage medications and initiate appropriate treatment plans
- Conduct risk assessments, including evaluation for involuntary holds as appropriate
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, nurses, and case managers
- Participate in treatment planning and discharge coordination
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
Schedule & Coverage- Weekday vacation coverage assignment
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Daytime hours
- Short-term coverage (specific dates to be provided)
- No call required
Qualifications- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred
- Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA license required
- Experience in acute care, CSU, emergency, or inpatient settings preferred
- Strong comfort level with crisis intervention and high-acuity patients
Skills- Expertise in child and adolescent psychiatric care
- Strong crisis assessment and stabilization skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Efficient documentation and time management
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
Additional Highlights- Short-term, flexible coverage opportunity
- High-impact role supporting pediatric behavioral health needs
- Collaborative, team-based care environment
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Traditions Behavioral Health