Psychiatrist- Child and Adolescent Focus
Listed compensation
$300K - $400K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
TrueCare is a trusted healthcare provider serving San Diego and Riverside Counties, offering compassionate and comprehensive care to underserved communities. We are committed to making healthcare accessible to everyone, regardless of income or insurance status.
With a focus on culturally sensitive, affordable services, TrueCare aims to improve the health of diverse communities. Our vision is to be the premier healthcare provider in the region, delivering exceptional patient experiences through innovative, integrated care.
Lead with Compassion. Elevate Patient Care. Inspire Change.
At TrueCare, our mission is simple: put patients first. We believe that everyone deserves high-quality, compassionate healthcare—no matter their background or financial situation. You will play a vital role in ensuring that every patient receives the care they need, when and where they need it. If you’re a dedicated provider with a passion for patient-centered care, this is your opportunity to make a meaningful impact.
The Child Psychiatrist is responsible for evaluating and diagnosing mental, emotional, or behavioral disorders affecting children, adolescents and their families. The Child Psychiatrist will also help children, adolescents, and their families manage, ease, or heal a disorder, which may be done by administering treatments or medications in an integrated and holistic care model.
Why TrueCare?
- Put Patients First – Join a team that prioritizes dignity, respect, culturally sensitive care.
- Support Providers & Improve Care – Guide clinicians and staff to ensure seamless patient experiences.
- Flexible & Dynamic Role – Work across diverse communities, ensuring continuity of care where it’s needed most.
- Growth & Development – Advance your leadership skills with ongoing training and mentorship opportunities.
Competitive Compensation & Benefits – $300K-$400K inclusive of salary, leadership bonus, and incentive bonus. Eligibility for NHSC Student Loan Repayment Plans $75K+.
Comprehensive PTO and CME allowance – Support for Work-Life Balance.
What We’re Looking For
- Doctor Of Medicine (M.D.) degree from a medical school accredited by the American Medical Association or Doctor of Osteopathy (D.O.) degree from a medial school accredited by the American Osteopathic Association.
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in General Psychiatry.
- Completion of an approved general psychiatry residency.
- At least two (2) years of clinical practice experience.
- Child and adolescent focus but willing to also see adult patients.
- Current Medical License from the State of California.
Current and unrestricted Controlled Substances Registration Certificate from the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA).
Current BLS for Healthcare Providers certification through American Heart Association (AHA).
Computer proficiency, particularly with Electronic Health/Medical Record systems and Microsoft Office suite, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint
As a Psychiatrist at TrueCare, you won’t just oversee care—you’ll elevate it. If you’re ready to lead with heart, inspire others, and transform patient lives, we’d love to hear from you!
Apply Today & Lead the Future of Compassionate Care!
The pay range for this role is $300,000 - $400,000 on an annual basis.
Pay transparency: If you are hired at TrueCare, your salary will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining an offer.
TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to support all team members recruited or employed here.
Pay transparency: If you are hired at TrueCare, your salary will be determined based on factors such as education, knowledge, skills, and experience. In addition to those factors, we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider the internal equity of our current team members when determining an offer.
TrueCare is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Our goal is to support all team members recruited or employed here.
Key Responsibilities
The Child Psychiatrist evaluates and diagnoses mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders in children, adolescents, and their families. They provide treatment and medication management within an integrated and holistic care model.
Requirements
Candidates must hold an M.D. or D.O. degree, be Board Certified or Eligible in General Psychiatry, and possess a valid California Medical License and DEA registration. At least two years of clinical practice experience and BLS certification are required.
Qualifications
- Education
- Professional certificate or licensure
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 70% have no call, 74% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$350k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $316k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist- Child and Adolescent Focus at True Care a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,864 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.
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