Staff Psychiatrist - Child Outpatient

About the role

Humboldt County Behavioral Health provides mental health services for county residents, including eligible Medi‑Cal patients. The organization supports Adult and Child & Adolescent physicians to address patient needs through outpatient services and a referral network of resources.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of approximately 250 patients.
• Conduct 1–5 new intakes per week.
• Perform 90‑minute initial evaluations and 45‑minute follow‑up visits.
• Utilize the Streamline Clinic EMR system.
• Serve as a preceptor for NP trainees and physician candidates.

Requirements

• Physician candidates must be comfortable serving as a preceptor.
• Proficiency with the Streamline Clinic EMR.

Schedule

• Flexible 8‑ or 10‑hour coverage.
• Monday – Friday, 40 hours per week.
• Hybrid schedule: three weeks remote, one week in‑person.
• No call, nights, or weekends.

Pay

• $182.82 per hour for Full‑Time In‑Person W‑2 Employees.
• $168.87 per hour for Full‑Time Tele‑Services W‑2 Employees.

Benefits

• Attractive 401(k) with company match.
• Generous benefits package.
• PTO and CME accrual.

The Area

Eureka is a port city in Northern California. Its Old Town district features elaborate Victorian houses such as the nearby Carson Mansion. Sequoia Park Zoo is home to pandas, primates, and a walk‑through aviary, while adjacent Sequoia Park contains massive old‑growth redwood trees. Guided boat cruises aboard the early‑1900s Madaket ferry showcase the sights, seals, and bird life of Humboldt Bay.