Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
Updated 3/30/26
$200.00
– $220.00
hourly
Martinez, California, United States
Physician
Psychiatry-Child/Adolescent
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Clinic/Private Practice
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
Job Title: Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
Location: Martinez, CA
Position Overview
A community-based behavioral health program is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide weekday vacation coverage in a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). This is a short-term opportunity focused on delivering acute psychiatric care to children and adolescents in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.
Job Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents in a CSU setting
- Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health presentations
- Manage medications and initiate appropriate treatment plans
- Conduct risk assessments, including evaluation for involuntary holds as appropriate
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, nurses, and case managers
- Participate in treatment planning and discharge coordination
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
- Ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
Schedule & Coverage
- Weekday vacation coverage assignment
- Monday–Friday schedule
- Daytime hours
- Short-term coverage (specific dates to be provided)
- No call required
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
- Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred
- Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA license required
- Experience in acute care, CSU, emergency, or inpatient settings preferred
- Strong comfort level with crisis intervention and high-acuity patients
Skills
- Expertise in child and adolescent psychiatric care
- Strong crisis assessment and stabilization skills
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
- Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
- Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
- Efficient documentation and time management
- Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
Additional Highlights
- Short-term, flexible coverage opportunity
- High-impact role supporting pediatric behavioral health needs
- Collaborative, team-based care environment
Job Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations for patients with substance use disorders
Provide ongoing medication management for SUD and co-occurring mental health conditions
Prescribe and manage Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine, naltrexone, and other appropriate therapies
Manage a high-volume caseload (~250 patients) with a focus on continuity of care
Diagnose and treat co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder
Collaborate with counselors, therapists, case managers, and multidisciplinary care teams
Participate in treatment planning, care coordination, and recovery-focused services
Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and support long-term recovery goals
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in addiction treatment
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
Active DEA license required
Minimum 1–2 years of experience in outpatient or community mental health preferred
Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Comfortable with electronic medical records (EMR) systems
Commitment to providing high-quality, patient-centered care
Working Hours
Standard daytime hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Outpatient setting (adult population)
High-volume SUD caseload (~250 patients)
Structured schedule focused on medication management visits
No call required
No weekends required
Skills
Strong knowledge of substance use disorder (SUD) treatment and addiction psychiatry
Experience with Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine and naltrexone
Ability to manage a high-volume caseload efficiently while maintaining quality of care
Strong diagnostic and medication management skills for co-occurring psychiatric conditions
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Effective communication and collaboration within a multidisciplinary team
Ability to engage and retain patients in treatment and recovery programs
High level of attention to detail and accurate documentation practices
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
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