Pediatric - Developmental/Behavioral Physician

Position Overview:

• We are seeking a Board-Certified Psychiatrist to join a well-established outpatient behavioral health practice serving a diverse patient population. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a collaborative multidisciplinary team providing comprehensive psychiatric care in a supportive outpatient setting.
• The practice offers a manageable patient volume, strong clinical support, excellent work-life balance, competitive compensation, and an outstanding benefits package, including eligibility for a federal loan repayment program.

Schedule:

• Full-time preferred.
• Monday - Friday.
• Standard daytime hours.
• Option to work a 32-hour (4-day) schedule.
• No weekend or on-call responsibilities mentioned.

Compensation & Incentives:

• Competitive compensation package.
• $30,000 Sign-on Bonus.
• $5,000 Relocation Assistance.
• Eligible for a Federal Loan Repayment Program (high-need service area).

Position Requirements:

• Board Certified in Psychiatry.
• Active, unrestricted California Medical License (or ability to obtain prior to start).
• Active, unrestricted DEA registration.
• Clean malpractice history.
• Experience treating pediatric behavioral health patients is preferred (providers seeing children as young as five years old are highly desired, although other pediatric age ranges will be considered).
• Full-time availability preferred.

Clinical Responsibilities:

Provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment planning, medication management, and ongoing care for patients with behavioral and mental health conditions, including:

• Anxiety Disorders.
• Substance Use Disorders.
• Trauma-related behavioral health concerns.

Practice Environment:

• Outpatient-only setting.
• Average patient volume of approximately 7 patients per day.
• Modern EHR with AI-assisted documentation and dictation tools.
• Collaborative multidisciplinary care model.
• Clinical Support.

Providers are supported by:

• Medical Assistants.
• Registered Nurses.
• Behavioral Health Clinicians.
• Referral Coordinators.
• Medical Records Team.
• Front Office Staff.
• Billing & Coding Team.
• On-site Pharmacy Services.

The behavioral health team works closely with primary care providers and licensed behavioral health professionals to provide integrated patient care.

Benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical Insurance.
• Dental Insurance.
• Vision Insurance.
• Employer-paid Life Insurance.
• Retirement Plan with Employer Match.
• Paid Time Off beginning at 23 days annually.
• 13 Paid Holidays.
• Paid Birthday Leave.
• Paid CME Leave.
• Annual CME/CEU Allowance.
• Employer-paid Professional Licenses and Certifications (Medical License, DEA, CPR, BLS, ACLS, PALS).