Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician
Napa, CA Full-time Psychiatrist
At a glance
Psychiatrist role at Traditions Behavioral Health. Napa, CA · full-time · $360,000 a year.
SalaryStated by Traditions Behavioral Health
$360,000
Pay for this role, in USD per year, as stated in the listing.
RolePsychiatrist
LocationNapa, CA
EmploymentFull-time
Pay$360,000
PostedOct 16, 2026 · 6d ago
Role brief
physicianroles summary, based on the employer's listing.
What you'll do
- Evaluate children and adolescents, manage psychiatric medications, and create treatment plans tailored to each patient
- Diagnose and treat psychiatric conditions, including cases involving substance use disorders
- Coordinate care with multidisciplinary teams and take part in clinical meetings and treatment planning
- Track patient progress, revise treatment as needed, and keep electronic medical records accurate and current
- Support continuity of care and involve families in treatment
What you bring
- An MD or DO from an accredited medical school
- Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
- An active California medical license or the ability to obtain one
- A DEA license
Who this fits
This full-time outpatient role suits a child and adolescent psychiatrist comfortable with medication management and team-based care. The schedule is 40 hours weekly, arranged as 5 8-hour days or 4 10-hour days, with daytime hours and no evenings, weekends, or call. Fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry and experience in outpatient or community mental health are preferred.
From the employer
Job Title: Staff Psychiatrist Child & Adolescent Outpatient
Location: Napa, California
Position Overview A county-based behavioral health program is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to provide outpatient psychiatric care to children and adolescents in a structured, team-based setting. This role offers a balanced schedule, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to work within a comprehensive community mental health system.
About the Organization This county behavioral health system provides a full continuum of care, including child and adult mental health services, substance use treatment, and community-based programs. The organization is committed to collaboration, partnership, and patient-centered care, supporting children, families, and the broader community.
Practice Details
Location: Napa, California
Position Overview A county-based behavioral health program is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to provide outpatient psychiatric care to children and adolescents in a structured, team-based setting. This role offers a balanced schedule, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to work within a comprehensive community mental health system.
About the Organization This county behavioral health system provides a full continuum of care, including child and adult mental health services, substance use treatment, and community-based programs. The organization is committed to collaboration, partnership, and patient-centered care, supporting children, families, and the broader community.
Practice Details
- Outpatient Child & Adolescent medication clinic
- 40 hours per week
- Option for 5 (8-hour) days or 4 (10-hour) days
- Visit structure:
- 90-minute initial evaluations
- 45-minute follow-ups
- No evening or weekend call
- Child/adolescent caseload: patients
- Participation in clinical and divisional team meetings
- Multidisciplinary team including psychiatrists, therapists, social workers, AOD clinicians, case managers, and community providers
- Nursing support for medication setup (medi-sets) and monitoring high-risk patients
- Access to specialized substance use programs
- 24/7 crisis unit located adjacent to the clinic
- On-site primary care clinic for integrated care
- Provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management for children and adolescents
- Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
- Diagnose and treat a range of psychiatric conditions, including co-occurring substance use disorders
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary care teams to coordinate patient care
- Participate in clinical meetings and treatment planning discussions
- Monitor patient progress and adjust treatment plans as needed
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Support continuity of care and family engagement in treatment
- Full-time: 40 hours per week
- Flexible schedule: 5x8s or 4x10s
- Daytime outpatient hours
- No evenings, weekends, or call
- 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 outpatient or community mental health preferred
- Strong child and adolescent psychiatric diagnostic and treatment skills
- Ability to manage outpatient caseload effectively
- Experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders
- Effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent communication with patients, families, and care teams
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Commitment to patient-centered, community-based care
- $360,000 annual salary (W-2, full-time)
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Attractive 401(k) with competitive company match
- Generous annual bonus structure
- PTO and CME accrual
- Structured outpatient schedule with no call
- Strong clinical and nursing support
- Integrated care model with crisis and primary care services on-site
- Located in Napa, CA known for quality of life and natural beauty