About Us & Why We're Hiring

We empower children, youth and families to flourish in vibrant communities.

• Child and Family Guidance Center (CFGC), established in 1962, is a leading provider of community mental health and social services in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys
• Our mission is to empower children and families to achieve health and well-being through innovative mental health services.
• We serve thousands of children and families annually
• We are inspired by our staff of caring and committed professionals
• We are seeking passionate people to join our team

If our mission resonates, keep reading.

• As part of our team, you will join us in providing a continuum of prevention, early intervention, and intensive treatment services to children and families.
• We offer services in our offices, at schools, and in homes.
• Together, we seek to create stronger, more resilient communities
Your role will center around changing lives, extending our reach, deepening our impact, and building meaningful outcomes for those seeking help.

The Position:

We are seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to work at our Northpoint School Non-Public School and our Outpatient Psychiatry Department. This position will require minimum of 20hrs with potential to expand to 40hrs. Child and Family Guidance Center will be moving forward with a hybrid model which will entail both on-site and remote virtual sessions. While working for CFGC, you will have ample time for psychiatric assessment and follow-up appointments. We provide support staff for assistance with administrative issues such as prior authorizations, scheduling and messaging. You will benefit from peer supervision/consultation and continued medical education during regular psychiatric meetings of CFGC’s team of 10 BE/BC Child and Adolescent Psychiatrists.

The Department of Psychiatry at CFGC is involved in:

• innovative collaborations with UCLA to produce community-based research studies
• Training of UCLA Psychiatry Residents/Fellows in Community Child Psychiatry
• Person centered care providing telehealth services when needed to decrease access barriers

Qualifications

• Board Eligible or Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Current CA MD & DEA License
• Expertise in Psychiatric Assessment and Medication Management
• HIPAA Certified Ability to collaborate within inter-disciplinary team

We’re building a diverse, inclusive team

• You’re welcome here. We want CFGC to reflect the diversity of our community and flourish together.
• CFGC is committed to Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion and strives to create a diverse, welcoming and supportive workplace

CFGC promotes professional development and a healthy work-life balance

• Salary: $228,000.00 - $242,000.00 (additional years of experience will be considered)
• Educational Assistance Reimbursement
• 100% License/Registration Fee Reimbursement
• Great training/learning opportunities with a focus on clinical services
• Supportive, friendly work environment that prioritizes YOU
• Work-life balance – flexible time off policies
• Hybrid Work Schedule
• Malpractice insurance
• Committees and workgroups that always strive to make CFGC’s workplace culture the best it can be.
• Premier Benefits including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, identity theft protection, Tickets at Work discount services, and even pet insurance policies!
• And much more! Check out our full benefits summary https://www.childguidance.org/portfolio/benefits/

Contingencies

• Must be fully vaccinated with proof of vaccination. The Center will provide accommodations as required by applicable law.

• This job posting includes a summary of duties, responsibilities, and qualifications for this position. It is not a complete job description and is subject to change based on the needs of the center.