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GHR Travel Nursing lists this Psychiatry | Physician opportunity in san francisco, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist - Psychiatry Physician Locum Tenens Job in San Francisco, CA
Join a collaborative adolescent psychiatry team in San Francisco, California, as a locum tenens Psychiatry Physician providing comprehensive inpatient care to children and adolescents. This on-site opportunity supports approximately 6-12 patients per day while partnering with families and a multidisciplinary healthcare team to promote safe, individualized treatment. Located near Golden Gate Park and San Francisco's vibrant neighborhoods, the area offers diverse dining, cultural attractions, and convenient public transportation.
Locum Tenens Psychiatry Job Details
Weekly Estimated Pay: $8,160-$8,750
Location: San Francisco, California
Healthcare Setting: Adolescent psychiatric inpatient unit
Start Date: December 14, 2026
End Date: June 14, 2027
Contract Duration: Approximately 26 weeks
Shift Duration: 8-hour days
Schedule: Coverage for two weekends per month along with the following Monday and Tuesday
Monday/Tuesday Coverage: On-site coverage generally from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., followed by overnight call through 8:00 a.m.
Weekend Coverage: Approximately 6 hours of rounding beginning at 8:00 a.m., followed by call through 8:00 a.m. the next day
Patient Volume: Approximately 6-12 patients per day
Practice Setting: On-site adolescent psychiatric care with overnight and weekend call responsibilities
Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Job Requirements Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or board certification in General Psychiatry with completion of a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship
At least 1 year of experience providing psychiatric care to children and adolescents
Active California physician license
California DEA registration with Schedule II/II-N prescribing authority
Current Basic Life Support certification from the American Heart Association
Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, psychopharmacology, psychotherapy, adolescent development, and family systems
Experience managing psychiatric medications and challenging behaviors in adolescent patients
Ability to develop individualized treatment plans and collaborate effectively with patients, families, and multidisciplinary healthcare professionals
Strong communication, de-escalation, leadership, and clinical decision-making skills
Familiarity with legal, educational, and safeguarding considerations relevant to adolescent patients
Must reside in California
Availability to complete credentialing and privileging, which generally requires 60-90 days
Psychiatry Physician Responsibilities Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and ongoing clinical management for adolescent patients
Conduct on-site rounding and assess patient progress, safety, and response to treatment
Develop and update comprehensive, individualized treatment plans
Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications in accordance with patient needs and clinical guidelines
Provide overnight call coverage on designated Mondays and Tuesdays
Place admission orders for patients accepted for admission during overnight call
Provide weekend rounding and 24-hour call coverage on designated weekends
Lead and collaborate with a multidisciplinary treatment team, offering clinical guidance to other healthcare professionals
Partner with parents and guardians to support treatment planning, education, and continuity of care
Use therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques to manage challenging behaviors
Deliver culturally responsive care tailored to the diverse needs of adolescent patients and their families
Apply now to explore this Child and Adolescent Psychiatry locum tenens opportunity in San Francisco, California.
Benefits
GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.
Equal Opportunity
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.
Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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