Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Locums – San Francisco, CA

Aya Locums is seeking a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for a locum tenens opportunity in San Francisco, California.

California residents only: The facility will consider providers who currently live in California.

Position Details

• Start date: October 19, 2026
• Patient population: Children and adolescents
• Average volume: 6–12 patients per day
• Coverage options:
  • Two weekends per month plus the following Monday and Tuesday
  • Or two weeks of full-time weekday coverage in addition to the weekend coverage
• Practice setting: Onsite weekday coverage with overnight and weekend call

Schedule

• Monday and Tuesday:
  • Onsite: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
  • Night call: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m.
• Weekends:
  • Approximately six hours of rounding beginning at 8:00 a.m.
  • Call coverage from the end of rounding until 8:00 a.m. the following day
• Weekend coverage includes rounding and 24-hour call
• During overnight call, the physician may be responsible for placing admission orders for patients accepted for admission during the shift

Required Qualifications

• Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or
• Board certification in General Psychiatry with completion of a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship
• Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, treatment modalities, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy
• Experience managing psychiatric medications in children and adolescents
• Understanding of adolescent development and family systems
• Ability to develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and parents or guardians
• Experience managing challenging behaviors using therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques
• Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide guidance to other healthcare professionals
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills
• Ability to work effectively with patients and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and familial backgrounds
• Understanding of legal, educational, and safeguarding requirements relevant to adolescent patients

To learn more or be considered, please contact Patrick with Aya Locums and submit your CV and availability.