Locum Tenens Mental Health / CAP Psychiatrist Los Angeles County (Telemedicine Eligible)

Join the County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health at Antelope Valley Kidz Connection in Palmdale, CA. This temporary role (up to one year) offers a 30-hour / week schedule, TuesThurs (8a6 : 30p) with a mix of in-person and telepsychiatry coverage. Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, crisis intervention, and collaborative care for children and adolescents in the child welfare system.Assignment Details : Locum Tenens Mental Health PsychiatristCounty of Los Angeles Department of Mental HealthProgram : Antelope Valley Kidz Connection (AVKC)Location : Palmdale, CA (Open to Telemedicine Coverage)Temporary position up to one yearSchedule : 30 hours per weekHours : TuesdayThursday, 8 : 00am6 : 30pm50% 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 careProvide psychiatric services to children and adolescents in the child welfare system, including field visits when neededParticipate in multi-disciplinary treatment teams and collaborate on client care issuesProvide consultation to DCFS / DHS staff and attend Child & Family Team meetingsScreen for health concerns and refer to physical health providers as appropriateDeliver crisis intervention and supportive counseling as necessaryPreferred Qualifications : Proficiency with computer systemsStrong verbal and written communication skillsEffective time management and organizational abilitiesAbility to work independently with strong attention to detailCommitment to community-based care and collaboration with diverse populations