Locum Tenens Mental Health/ CAP Psychiatrist Los Angeles County (Telemedicine Eligible)
Company: IPL Health Staffing
Location: Los Angeles
Posted on: February 20, 2026
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Job Description:
Join the County of Los Angeles Department of Mental Health at
Antelope Valley Kidz Connection in Palmdale, CA. This temporary
role (up to one year) offers a 30-hour/week schedule, TuesThurs
(8a6:30p) with a mix of in-person and telepsychiatry coverage.
Provide psychiatric evaluations, medication management, crisis
intervention, and collaborative care for children and adolescents
in the child welfare system.Assignment Details:Locum Tenens Mental
Health PsychiatristCounty of Los Angeles Department of Mental
HealthProgram: Antelope Valley Kidz Connection (AVKC)Location:
Palmdale, CA (Open to Telemedicine Coverage)Temporary position up
to one yearSchedule: 30 hours per weekHours: TuesdayThursday,
8:00am6:30pm50% of time in person (telepsychiatry also
accepted)About the Program:Antelope Valley Kidz Connection (AVKC)
provides comprehensive mental health services to infants, children,
youth, families, and caregivers in or at risk of out-of-home
placements referred by DCFS. Services include assessments,
consultations, outpatient and field-based treatment, crisis
intervention, individual and group therapy, and ongoing psychiatric
care.Responsibilities:Conduct psychiatric evaluations,
prescribe/monitor/renew medications, and ensure continuity of
careProvide psychiatric services to children and adolescents in the
child welfare system, including field visits when neededParticipate
in multi-disciplinary treatment teams and collaborate on client
care issuesProvide consultation to DCFS/DHS staff and attend Child
& Family Team meetingsScreen for health concerns and refer to
physical health providers as appropriateDeliver crisis intervention
and supportive counseling as necessaryPreferred
Qualifications:Proficiency with computer systemsStrong verbal and
written communication skillsEffective time management and
organizational abilitiesAbility to work independently with strong
attention to detailCommitment to community-based care and
collaboration with diverse populations
Keywords: IPL Health Staffing, Compton , Locum Tenens Mental Health/ CAP Psychiatrist Los Angeles County (Telemedicine Eligible), Healthcare , Los Angeles, California
