"Child and Adolescent PsychiatristAssignment DetailsLocation: San Francisco, CaliforniaProvider Type: PhysicianSpecialty: Child and Adolescent PsychiatryPractice Setting: Acute Care Hospital / Adolescent Psychiatric UnitCoverage Type: Scheduled + On CallStart Date: October 19, 2026Expected Duration: 26 WeeksCoverage Need: Approximately 2 Weekends Per Month Plus the Following Monday and TuesdayPatient Population: AdolescentsEMR: EpicCompensation:Hourly Rate - $275/hrNight Call - $585/shiftCall Back - $310/hrScheduleApproximately 2 Weekends Per Month Plus the Following Monday and TuesdayMonday-Tuesday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM Onsite Followed by Night Call Until 8:00 AMWeekends: Approximately 6 Hours of Rounding Beginning at 8:00 AMAfter Weekend Rounding, Provider Remains On Call Until 8:00 AM the Following DayNight Call Required Monday and Tuesday24-Hour Coverage Including Rounding Required on WeekendsPatient Population / VolumePatient Population: AdolescentsApproximately 6-12 Patients Per DayClinical ResponsibilitiesProvide Psychiatric Care for Adolescent PatientsPerform Inpatient Psychiatric RoundingEvaluate, Diagnose, and Treat Child and Adolescent Psychiatric ConditionsDevelop Comprehensive and Individualized Treatment PlansAdminister and Manage Psychiatric Medications in Children and AdolescentsUtilize Appropriate Psychotherapeutic Treatment ModalitiesManage Challenging Behaviors Using Therapeutic Interventions and De-Escalation TechniquesCollaborate With Parents and GuardiansLead and Collaborate With the Multidisciplinary Treatment TeamProvide Guidance and Supervision to Other Healthcare ProfessionalsPlace Admission Orders During Night Call for Accepted Patients Expected to Arrive During the ShiftApply Appropriate Legal, Educational, and Safeguarding Frameworks for Adolescent PatientsRequired Skills / ExperienceStrong Foundation in Psychiatric Principles, Diagnoses, and Treatment ModalitiesPsychopharmacology ExperienceKnowledge of Psychotherapeutic ModalitiesExperience Managing Psychiatric Medications in Children and AdolescentsKnowledge of Adolescent Development and Family SystemsExperience Developing Individualized Treatment PlansExperience Managing Challenging Adolescent BehaviorsDe-Escalation SkillsExperience Leading a Multidisciplinary TeamStrong Communication and Collaboration SkillsAbility to Work With Patients From Diverse Cultural, Socioeconomic, and Family BackgroundsKnowledge of Legal Frameworks, Educational Provisions, and Safeguarding Protocols Relevant to AdolescentsRequirementsBoard Certified in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - RequiredOR Board Certified in General Psychiatry With Completed Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship - RequiredCalifornia Medical License - RequiredCandidates Requiring California Licensure May Be ConsideredProvider Must Currently Reside in California - RequiredCOVID-19 Vaccination and Booster - RequiredMedical or Religious Exemptions May Be ConsideredAt Least 2 Years of Clinical Experience in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - RequiredCredentialingEstimated Credentialing Timeframe: Approximately 60-90 Days"
