Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Locum Tenens San Francisco, California
Updated 9/12/26
San Francisco, 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
Academic/Training Program
Hospital
Inpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Job description
Job description
We are seeking a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for a locum tenens position in San Francisco, California. Please see below for more information.
- Acute care hospital
- Epic EMR
- Coverage: 2 weekends per month plus the following Monday and Tuesday
Job Responsibilities
• Cover Monday and Tuesday on-site (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM) with night call afterward
• Cover 2 weekends per month with approximately 6 hours of rounding and 24-hour call
• Place admission orders for patients arriving during call shifts
• Administer and manage psychiatric medications for children and adolescents
• Develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans with a multidisciplinary team and families
• Manage challenging adolescent behaviors using therapeutic and de-escalation techniques
• Lead the multidisciplinary team and provide guidance to other healthcare professionals
Qualifications
• Active California medical license
• CA DEA with Schedule 2/2n
• BLS (AHA)
• Strong foundation in psychopharmacology and psychotherapies
• Experience with adolescent development and family systems
Working Hours
2 weekends per month: approximately 6 hours of rounding starting at 8:00 AM, then on call until 8:00 AM the following day
For more information and to apply, please apply via the DocCafe link, or schedule time to speak with me via the calendar link below.
Calendar Link: https://www.doccafe.com/click/Bp9VW5xM
Look forward to speaking with you!
Richard Gallagher
Physician Recruiter | Aya Healthcare
[email protected]
P: 858.766.6696 | M: 714.884.2124
5930 Cornerstone Court West, Suite 300
San Diego, CA 92121
https://www.ayahealthcare.com/
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