Child Psychiatry locums in San Francisco.

Facility in San Francisco, CA seeking Child Psychiatry locums coverage

Rates: $2000/day

Opportunity Highlights

• Consistent Schedule: We need coverage for 1-2 weekends per month. The schedule involves a 6-hour rounding shift starting at 8 AM on Saturday and Sunday. After rounding is complete, you will be on 24-hour phone call coverage until 8 AM the following day.

• Manageable Patient Load: You will be responsible for a patient load of 6-12 patients per day.

• Specialized Role: The position requires a strong foundation in psychiatric principles, diagnoses, and treatment modalities for children and adolescents, including psychopharmacology and various psychotherapies.

• Collaborative Environment: You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide guidance and supervision to other healthcare professionals.

• EMR System: The facility uses Cerner for all charting.

• Privileging: The estimated time to secure privileges is 60-90 days

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily rounds on the adolescent psychiatric unit.

• Provide 24-hour phone call coverage on Saturday and Sunday.

• Manage and administer psychiatric medications in children and adolescents.

• Develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans.

• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, as well as with patients' parents/guardians.

• Manage challenging behaviors in adolescent patients using therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques.

Provider Requirements

• Board Status: Board-Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) or Board-Certified in General Psychiatry with a completed CAP fellowship.

• Licensure: An active California State License is REQUIRED. The facility is not able to license for this position.

• Experience: Strong experience in a variety of clinical disciplines in child and adolescent psychiatry is required.

• Certifications: ACLS/BLS/PALS must be AHA certified for this facility. DEA is also required.

• Vaccination: COVID-19 vaccination and booster are required, with medical/religious exemptions only.

Start Date

• The target start date is October 20, 2025.

Additional Documents needed:

• A copy of your California license verification

• A copy of your board certification verification

• Date of completion for residency if you are Board Eligible

• COVID immunization status (minimum of 2 vaccinations required)

• Time off requests

• Interview availability

About WhiteCoat Locums:

- Physician owned and led agency

- Highest-Pay rates on the market

- $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail

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