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Sensible Care
California · Remote OK

Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Psychiatry 8.4 Work-LifeFull-Time

Listed compensation

Up to $343,000

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage and nights and shift pattern.

Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

Due to clinical success and patient demand, Sensible Care is growing and now welcoming our next Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to treat remotely in California. If you are a passionate and dedicated Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist excited to make a difference in the lives of children, adolescents, and adults, we would love to talk to you!

This Is a Remote/work from Home Position. Must Be Licensed in California

About Sensible Care We are the leading outpatient mental healthcare provider committed to doing things differently. We pride ourselves on our unrivaled dedication to our Patients and our Providers. Our focus is - and always will be - to provide the highest quality care to our clients.

We’re passionate about what we do on and off the clock and celebrate our individual successes. As burnout is highly prevalent in this industry, work-life balance is essential. That’s why we have flexible hours, remote opportunities, company events, community service hours and more.

By building a team of mental health professionals from different disciplines, we can provide comprehensive care to each patient under one roof and make a tremendous difference in mental health care. We are looking forward to meeting you!

We offer Opportunity to work from home/remotely using our fully integrated telemedicine technology Collaborative team approach vs. working in a silo Excellent staff to help with administrative burdens Insurance claims are fully handled by our staff Pre-qualified clients to schedule with you Company-issued laptop provided (other, personal equipment may be used if preferred) Comprehensive benefits (see below) You Offer Licensed MD or DO by CA Medical Board Valid DEA registration Completed Psychiatry residency Excellent written & verbal communication Comfortable with PC and charting electronically Experience performing relevant duties as a licensed psychiatrist in an outpatient setting Experience delivering care virtually/via video is preferred Proficient with computers and Electronic Medical Records (EMR’s) Are timely, diligent, and work well in a team setting Completed child and adolescent fellowship Board certified in child and adolescent psychiatry Primary

Duties

Conduct psychiatric evaluations Treat mental health disorders with medication and psychotherapy Coordinate patient care with ancillary providers Work with support staff to authorize prescription refills and medication changes Attend virtual care coordination meetings Address urgent patient issues that arise outside of visits Starting Salary Up to $343,000 for full-time, part-time salary will vary Benefits 15 vacation days, 5 sick days, and 12 paid holidays annually Health coverage with Anthem 401(k) account with employer matching Professional liability insurance Professional license renewal fees (MD, DEA) Up to $3,000 per year for qualifying CME Independent Contractor The opportunity to partner with Sensible Care as an Independent Contractor, rather than a Salaried Employee, can also be discussed as an option.

Stay up to date on the latest company news, and openings! Follow us on LinkedIn (Sensible Care) and Instagram (@sensiblecarementalhealth) Sensible Care is committed to serving our clients and empowering our providers and the multitude of teams who support our providers.

We offer competitive compensation, excellent benefits, work + life balance, and a collaborative, empowering culture committed to providing the highest quality mental healthcare and being the employer of choice.

At Sensible Care, we embrace diversity, empowerment, invest in a culture of inclusion, positivity and encourage all to apply to join our supportive team.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, or veteran status.

Key Responsibilities

Conduct psychiatric evaluations and treat mental health disorders using medication and psychotherapy. Coordinate patient care with ancillary providers and support staff to manage prescriptions and urgent issues.

Requirements

Must be a licensed MD or DO by the California Medical Board with a valid DEA registration. Requires completion of a psychiatry residency and a child and adolescent fellowship, along with board certification.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA LicenseBoard Certification (preferred)

Key Skills

Psychiatric evaluationMedication managementClinical documentationTeam collaboration

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 44% are remote, 74% have no call, 72% require no weekends — this position is remote.

Sensible Care holds gold-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 89/100, 3 active listings.

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist at Sensible Care a 8.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,872 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include remote work flexibility, flexible scheduling.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
76%
CME allowance
41% this job
Visa sponsorship
11%
Loan repayment
8%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 8.4
Better work-life than 80% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,872 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Sensible Care

Mental Health Care
Laguna Hills, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

15 vacation days
5 sick days
12 paid holidays
Health coverage with Anthem
401(k) with employer matching
Professional liability insurance
Professional license renewal fees (MD, DEA)
Up to $3,000 per year for CME