Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist | 24 Hour Weekend Call | Aya Locums

Updated 12/02/25
California, California, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent
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Job at a glance

Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description Shift times: Generally 6 hrs of rounding starting at 8am. Once provider finishes rounding, they'll be on call until 8am the following day
Call requirements: 24 hr. telephone call coverage Sat and Sunday
Patients per day: 6- 12

Job Responsibilities

Experience in administering and managing psychiatric medications in children and adolescents.
Foundation in adolescent development and family systems.
Ability to develop comprehensive and individualized treatment plans, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team and collaborate with parents/guardians.
Experience in managing challenging behaviors in adolescent patients, utilizing therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques.
Experience in leading the multidisciplinary team, overseeing patient care, and providing guidance and supervision to other healthcare professionals.

Qualifications

Minimum requirements - BC in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) or at minimum BC in General Psychiatry with completed CAP fellowship. Strong foundation in psychiatric principles, diagnoses, and treatment modalities, including psychopharmacology and various psychotherapies.

Working Hours

Generally 6 hrs. of rounding starting at 8am. Once provider finishes rounding, they'll be on call until 8am the following day. Call requirements: 24 hr. phone call coverage Sat and Sunday
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Hiring Organization

Aya Locums

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Aya Locums