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 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, 8:00am6:30pm 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
