Physician, Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist

Join a mission-driven team dedicated to improving the mental health and well-being of children, adolescents, and families throughout Santa Barbara County. As a Community Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, you will provide time-limited psychiatric evaluation and treatment for children and adolescents, focusing on establishing an accurate diagnosis and an effective, well-tolerated medication and/or treatment regimen within a defined course of care. Once the patient is clinically stable, transition ongoing management back to the patient's primary care provider, with clear guidelines for monitoring and criteria for re-referral if symptoms recur or treatment adjustments are needed. This consultative, hand-off-oriented approach preserves psychiatrist capacity to accept new patients promptly, reducing wait times and expanding access to specialty psychiatric care across the community.

LEVEL OF EDUCATION

• Doctor of Medicine degree (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree (DO) required.
• Board Certified in the physician's associated specialty required.
  

CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Physician's unrestricted license to practice medicine in the State of California required.
  Must meet all requirements for membership and unrestricted clinical privileges of the Cottage Health Medical Staff.
• State of California DEA license required.
• Successful completion of specialty fellowship is preferred.

YEARS OF RELATED WORK EXPERIENCE

• Proven experience working in clinical practice as a physician required.

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Strong understanding of examination methodologies and diagnostics.
• Broad knowledge of common medications, side effects, and contraindications required.

Why Join Cottage Health?

• Clinical Excellence: Join a team of dedicated healthcare professionals committed to delivering high-quality, patient-centered care in a supportive and collaborative practice environment.

• Opportunity for Leadership: Lead the development and growth of a new primary care practice, shaping the delivery of healthcare services and making a positive impact on the health and well-being of our community.

• Work-Life Balance: Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with flexible scheduling options, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefits packages, including medical, dental, vision, retirement, and more.

• Community Engagement: Become an integral part of the vibrant Central Coast community, where you can build meaningful connections with patients and families and make a difference in their lives.

• Professional Growth: Benefit from opportunities for professional development, career advancement, and continuing medical education, supported by Cottage Health's commitment to lifelong learning and clinical excellence.

Benefit Highlights:

• Competitive Salary

• Relocation Assistance

• Sign-On Bonus

• Homebuying program

• Temporary Housing Allowance

• Comprehensive Benefits Package including medical, dental, and vision coverage, pension plan, and 401(k)

• Malpractice Coverage

• Federal Loan Forgiveness Programs (if applicable)