Adolescent Psychiatrist

Company: Evolve Adolescent Behavioral Health
Location: Fresno
Posted on: February 26, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description About Evolve Treatment Centers: Evolve offers the best in therapy and recovery options for residential and outpatient treatment programs for teens. We help adolescents 12 to 17 years old struggling with mental health, substance abuse, or behavior issues. Evolve offers a one-of-a-kind experience that serves teens and their families from across the country from our California-based treatment centers. We focus on positivity, equipping teens for change, and growing the whole person in a setting that’s comfortable and feels like home. The Full-Time Adolescent Psychiatrist will provide virtual psychiatric care to adolescent clients in Residential Treatment Centers (RTC), supporting up to six programs. This role is essential in ensuring high-quality, timely psychiatric care and requires close collaboration with a multidisciplinary team of clinicians, nurses, and program leadership. Key Responsibilities: • Initial Psychiatric Evaluations: Complete comprehensive psychiatric evaluations within 24 hours of admission. • Ongoing Client Care: Conduct weekly psychiatric follow-ups for all assigned clients. • On-Call Rotation: Participate in a shared on-call rotation to support after-hours needs for RTC clients. • Collateral Communication: Engage in regular communication with parents and external providers to ensure coordinated care; complete peer reviews for medical necessity with insurance • Documentation: Complete all required documentation, including evaluations, follow-ups, and collateral notes, within 24 hours. • Internal Coverage: Provide coverage for other psychiatrists during PTO or absences, in collaboration with the Practice Director. • Team Collaboration: Work closely with the multidisciplinary team, including therapists, nurses, and program directors, to align on treatment goals and client needs. • Hours & Schedule: General hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with an expected face-to- face caseload of approximately 30-35 sessions per week across all assigned programs. Qualifications: • Licensed Psychiatrist in the state of California and Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry • Experience in acute care settings and experience supporting non-medical detox protocols • Strong working knowledge of evidence-based practices, including CBT, DBT, Solution- Focused Therapy, etc. Position Benefits Include: • 4 weeks (20 days) Paid Time Off; 5 paid Sick Days • 6 paid CME Days; $6,000 annual CME allowance • $6,000 annual Medical/Vision/Dental Allowance Annual Salary Range: $320,000- 350,000

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