Psychiatry - Child/Adolescent Physician

Facility in San Francisco, CA seeking Child Psychiatry locums coverage Rates: $2000/day Opportunity Highlights Consistent Schedule: We need coverage for 1-2 weekends per month. The schedule involves a 6-hour rounding shift starting at 8 AM on Saturday and Sunday. After rounding is complete, you will be on 24-hour phone call coverage until 8 AM the following day. Manageable Patient Load: You will be responsible for a patient load of 6-12 patients per day. Specialized Role: The position requires a strong foundation in psychiatric principles, diagnoses, and treatment modalities for children and adolescents, including psychopharmacology and various psychotherapies. Collaborative Environment: You will work as part of a multidisciplinary team and provide guidance and supervision to other healthcare professionals. EMR System: The facility uses Cerner for all charting. Privileging: The estimated time to secure privileges is 60-90 days Responsibilities Conduct daily rounds on the adolescent psychiatric unit. Provide 24-hour phone call coverage on Saturday and Sunday. Manage and administer psychiatric medications in children and adolescents. Develop comprehensive, individualized treatment plans. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team, as well as with patients' parents/guardians. Manage challenging behaviors in adolescent patients using therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques. Provider Requirements Board Status: Board-Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) or Board-Certified in General Psychiatry with a completed CAP fellowship. Licensure: An active California State License is REQUIRED. The facility is not able to license for this position. Experience: Strong experience in a variety of clinical disciplines in child and adolescent psychiatry is required. Certifications: ACLS/BLS/PALS must be AHA certified for this facility. DEA is also required. Vaccination: COVID-19 vaccination and booster are required, with medical/religious exemptions only. Start Date The target start date is October 20, 2025. Additional Documents needed: A copy of your California license verification A copy of your board certification verification Date of completion for residency if you are Board Eligible COVID immunization status (minimum of 2 vaccinations required) Time off requests Interview availability About WhiteCoat Locums: - Physician owned and led agency - Highest-Pay rates on the market - $1m/3m malpractice insurance and tail - 100% transparency

Location: San Francisco, California, US

Posted Date: 10/17/2025