Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist Need San Francisco, CA

Updated 12/02/25
$1,600 – $1,800 daily
San Francisco, California, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent
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Degree Required MD/DO
Position Type Locums/Travel
Work Environment Hospital
Visa Sponsorship No

Job description

Job description

🧠 Weekend Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – 1–2 Weekends/Month | 24-Hour Call | Collaborative Team

Location: San Francisco, CA Start Date: “Immediate Openings Available” Coverage Type: Part-time weekend coverage

🗓️ Schedule & Call Details

  • Coverage Needed: 1–2 weekends per month

  • Rounding: 6 hours starting at 8 AM

  • Call: 24-hour telephone coverage following rounding (until 8 AM next day)

  • Patient Load: 6–12 patients/day

🧑‍⚕️ Role Overview

We’re seeking a board-certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist (or General Psychiatrist with completed CAP fellowship) to provide weekend coverage in a supportive, multidisciplinary environment. You’ll lead care for adolescent patients, collaborate with families, and guide a dedicated team of professionals.

🧠 Required Skills & Experience

  • Board Certification:

    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP)

    • OR General Psychiatry with completed CAP fellowship

  • Strong foundation in psychiatric principles, diagnoses, and treatment modalities

  • Experience with psychopharmacology and psychotherapy for children and adolescents

  • Knowledge of adolescent development and family systems

  • Skilled in managing challenging behaviors and applying therapeutic interventions

  • Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and supervise care delivery

  • Excellent communication and rapport-building skills

  • Cultural competency and adaptability to diverse patient backgrounds

  • Familiarity with legal, educational, and safeguarding frameworks for adolescent care


Join a compassionate team making a difference in adolescent mental health. Apply now to secure your weekend coverage role and help shape the future of psychiatric care.


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Location: [Insert Facility Name or City, State] Start Date: [Insert Start Date or “Immediate Openings Available”] Contract Type: Part-Time | Ongoing Weekend Coverage

🗓️ Schedule & Call Details

  • Coverage Needed: 1–2 weekends per month

  • Rounding: 6 hours starting at 8 AM

  • Call: 24-hour telephone coverage following rounding (until 8 AM next day)

  • Patient Load: 6–12 adolescent patients per day

🧑‍⚕️ Role Overview

We’re seeking a board-certified Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist—or a General Psychiatrist with completed CAP fellowship—to join our multidisciplinary team. This weekend role offers meaningful engagement with adolescent patients in a collaborative, therapeutic setting.

🧠 Required Skills & Experience

  • Board Certification:

    • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP)

    • OR General Psychiatry with completed CAP fellowship

  • Expertise in psychiatric diagnoses, psychopharmacology, and therapeutic modalities

  • Experience managing psychiatric medications for children and adolescents

  • Strong foundation in adolescent development and family systems

  • Ability to create individualized treatment plans and collaborate with families

  • Skilled in managing challenging behaviors and applying de-escalation techniques

  • Leadership experience within multidisciplinary teams

  • Excellent communication and rapport-building skills

  • Cultural competency and adaptability to diverse patient backgrounds

  • Familiarity with legal, educational, and safeguarding frameworks for adolescent care


Make a lasting impact on adolescent mental health—one weekend at a time. Apply today to join a compassionate team dedicated to holistic, patient-centered care.


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