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Psychiatry Physician - Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in San Francisco, CA
Are you a dedicated Psychiatrist looking for a rewarding opportunity in San Francisco? Join a leading facility in California offering flexible weekend and weekday shifts, competitive hourly pay, and a supportive team committed to your success. Enjoy a stable schedule, excellent compensation package, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on adolescent patient care.
Quick Facts Location: 450 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA 94117
Start Date: 10/19/2026
End Date: 04/19/2027
Shift: Mon-Tue, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM (on-site + night call); weekends, 6 hours of rounding + on-call until 8 AM next day
Hours/Week: Full-time, including weekend coverage
Employment Type: Contract
License/Certs: BC in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry or BC in General Psychiatry with CAP fellowship
Experience: Minimum required
Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days
Pay & Benefits Hourly Pay Rate: $273.00
Weekly Pay Schedule: via direct deposit
Benefits Include: Competitive pay packages
Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)
Paid sick time in accordance with applicable laws
Licensure, certification, travel, and other reimbursements when applicable
Robust referral bonus program
Dedicated support team providing 24/7 assistance
What You'll Do Provide psychiatric evaluations and treatment plans for adolescent patients
Manage 6-12 patients per day, including medication management and psychotherapy
Participate in developing individualized care in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
Handle weekend rounding and after-hours on-call responsibilities
Make admission orders during night shifts when necessary
Work within a supportive, clinical environment focused on adolescent mental health
Utilize electronic medical records and diagnostic imaging tools to inform patient care
What You Need
Required:
Board Certification in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry or General Psychiatry with completed CAP fellowship
California medical license
BLS certification
Minimum of 3+ years pediatric and adolescent psychiatry experience in a medical-center setting or completion of a pediatric psychiatry residency
Experience managing complex pediatric populations and medications
Strong communication skills and cultural competence
Preferred: Experience with complex behavioral cases and family systems
Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team and with families
About the Assignment
This assignment involves providing specialized psychiatric care for adolescents in a reputable California facility. Coverage includes weekday outpatient care and weekend rounding, in addition to on-call responsibilities during nights. The facility focuses on complex pediatric mental health cases, supporting a diverse patient population with a multidisciplinary team approach.
VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer ("EEO")/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife.
Worksite address
san francisco, CA, 94199, US
Who can apply
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