Adult Psychiatrist
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Adult Psychiatrist
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing· Joseph Agha
About this role
Adult Psychiatrist - Kern County, CA (#R10042)
Board Certification/Eligibility in General Psychiatry: ABPN certification in General Psychiatry
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Adult Psychiatrist to fill an opening in the KernBHRS department that provides specialty behavioral health services to Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured, located in Kern County, CA.
Schedule of the Adult Psychiatrist:
- Full-Time (FTE):
- Shift: 8-hour day.
- Part-Time (PTE): Shift: 6 hours (e.g., 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., excluding breaks).
Job Description:
Adult Psychiatrists manage treatment-resistant schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and severe depression in outpatient and acute care settings. This role includes forensic responsibilities such as LPS Act evaluations and testimony in conservatorship hearings.
Job Responsibilities of the Adult Psychiatrist:
- Prescribe and monitor clozapine therapy for treatment-resistant schizophrenia, including ANC monitoring and titration protocols.
- Lead biweekly multidisciplinary team meetings to coordinate care for high utilizers of crisis stabilization services.
- Complete capacity assessments for gravely disabled patients under Welfare & Institutions Code 5150/5250.
- Utilize long-acting injectables (LAIs) for medication non-adherence, including aripiprazole once-monthly and paliperidone palmitate.
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new grads and advanced practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices.
Requirements of the Adult Psychiatrist:
- Board Certification/Eligibility in General Psychiatry
- American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certified
- California Medical License: Active status with no disciplinary actions13.
- DEA Certification: Required for antipsychotics and long-acting injectables (e.g., clozapine).
Benefits of the Adult Psychiatrist:
- The salary for this position is $210/hr.
- Sick days
- Health insurance
- Matching 401k
Frequently Asked Questions
Is the salary disclosed for the Adult Psychiatrist position at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing?
The salary for this Adult Psychiatrist role at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is not publicly listed. Click "Apply Now" to learn more about the compensation package on their official careers page.
Where is the Adult Psychiatrist position at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing located?
This Adult Psychiatrist role at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is based in California City, Kern County, United States. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Adult Psychiatrist role at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Adult Psychiatrist role in the Joseph Agha department at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing.
Which team or department does the Adult Psychiatrist at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing belong to?
This Adult Psychiatrist position is part of the Joseph Agha department at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Adult Psychiatrist position at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing?
Click the "Apply Now" button on this page. You will be redirected to Greenlife Healthcare Staffing's official application portal hosted on workable where you can submit your application directly.
When was the Adult Psychiatrist job at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing posted?
This Adult Psychiatrist position at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing was posted on Jul 31, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Adult Psychiatrist
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
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