Child Psychiatrist | Independent Contractor
Listed compensation
$200-$240/hr
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Partner with us in making a positive change!
Join a team where your work truly matters. We're proud to have been certified as a Great Place to Work for 8 years by our own employees. We invite you to partner with us in our mission to improve mental healthcare.
Job Title
Child Psychiatrist | Independent Contractor
Division/Program
Allocation - Administration Santa Clara
Starting Compensation
200.00 - 240.00 USD Per Hour
Working Location
San Jose: North San Jose Center (In-person position)
Working Hours/Shift
Part-Time, 20 hours per week, 2.5 working days, 2 days in office
Why Join Our Team?
- Competitive Compensation: Offering a salary that matches your skills and experience.
- Generous Time Off: Enjoy ample vacation and holiday pay.
Comprehensive Benefits Package
- Employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage.
- Additional voluntary benefits to support your lifestyle.
Professional Growth Opportunities
- On-the-job training with access to paid CEU opportunities.
- Career development programs designed to help you grow.
- Supervision for BBS hours for AMFT, ACSW, and APCC professionals (where applicable).
Employee Recognition & Rewards: A culture that celebrates and rewards your hard work and dedication
What You Bring to SBHG (Qualifications)
Education
- Doctor of Medicine
- Board Certified / Board Eligible Child-Adolescent Psychiatrist
Experience
- Required: Clinical experience should be with children or adolescents in residential or community-based settings.
- Preferred: Experience with County mental health, child welfare, and/or juvenile probation systems and services.
License and Certification
- Current state medical license in good standing with the medical board.
- Current DEA License
- Current malpractice insurance
- Valid California Driver's License and automobile insurance
How You Will Make a Difference (Job Overview)
This position provides Psychiatry Services to clients receiving services at Starlight Community Services.
Division/Program Overview
- Population Served: Adolescents served ranging from ages 12 years -18 years
- Facility & Setting: Administrative Office | Monday through Friday 8 am - 5 pm PST
Learn more about SBHG at: starsinc.com
For Additional Information
Norcalrecruitment@starsinc.com
Key Responsibilities
This position provides specialized psychiatry services to adolescents aged 12 to 18 years within a community-based setting. The psychiatrist will work as an independent contractor to support the mental health mission of Starlight Community Services.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a Doctor of Medicine degree and be board certified or board eligible in child and adolescent psychiatry. A current state medical license, DEA license, and malpractice insurance are required for this role.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Psychiatrist | Independent Contractor at Stars Behavioral Health Group a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 20,011 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements, remote work flexibility.
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 68% are remote, 55% have no call, 50% require no weekends — this position is remote.
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 12.2% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$458k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $413k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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