Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist
Assignment Details
Location: San Francisco, California
Provider Type: Physician
Specialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
Practice Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Adolescent Psychiatric Unit
Coverage Type: Scheduled + On Call
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Expected Duration: 26 Weeks
Coverage Need: Approximately 2 Weekends Per Month Plus the Following Monday and Tuesday
Patient Population: Adolescents
EMR: Epic
Compensation: Hourly Rate - $275/hr, Night Call - $585/shift, Call Back - $310/hr.
Schedule
Approximately 2 Weekends Per Month Plus the Following Monday and Tuesday
Monday-Tuesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Onsite Followed by Night Call Until 8:00 AM
Weekends: Approximately 6 Hours of Rounding Beginning at 8:00 AM
After Weekend Rounding, Provider Remains On Call Until 8:00 AM the Following Day
Night Call Required Monday and Tuesday
24-Hour Coverage Including Rounding Required on Weekends
Patient Population / Volume
Patient Population: Adolescents
Approximately 6-12 Patients Per Day
Clinical Responsibilities
Provide Psychiatric Care for Adolescent Patients
Perform Inpatient Psychiatric Rounding
Evaluate, Diagnose, and Treat Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Conditions
Develop Comprehensive and Individualized Treatment Plans
Administer and Manage Psychiatric Medications in Children and Adolescents
Utilize Appropriate Psychotherapeutic Treatment Modalities
Manage Challenging Behaviors Using Therapeutic Interventions and De-Escalation Techniques
Collaborate With Parents and Guardians
Lead and Collaborate With the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team
Provide Guidance and Supervision to Other Healthcare Professionals
Place Admission Orders During Night Call for Accepted Patients Expected to Arrive During the Shift
Apply Appropriate Legal, Educational, and Safeguarding Frameworks for Adolescent Patients
Required Skills / Experience
Strong Foundation in Psychiatric Principles, Diagnoses, and Treatment Modalities
Psychopharmacology Experience
Knowledge of Psychotherapeutic Modalities
Experience Managing Psychiatric Medications in Children and Adolescents
Knowledge of Adolescent Development and Family Systems
Experience Developing Individualized Treatment Plans
Experience Managing Challenging Adolescent Behaviors
De-Escalation Skills
Experience Leading a Multidisciplinary Team
Strong Communication and Collaboration Skills
Ability to Work With Patients From Diverse Cultural, Socioeconomic, and Family Backgrounds
Knowledge of Legal Frameworks, Educational Provisions, and Safeguarding Protocols Relevant to Adolescents
Requirements
Board Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Required
OR Board Certified in General Psychiatry With Completed Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship - Required
California Medical License - Required
Candidates Requiring California Licensure May Be Considered
Provider Must Currently Reside in California - Required
COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster - Required
Medical or Religious Exemptions May Be Considered
At Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - Required
Credentialing
Estimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60-90 Days
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