Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)

Job description

Job description
Job Title: Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU)
Location: Martinez, CA

Position Overview
A community-based behavioral health program is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist to provide weekday vacation coverage in a Crisis Stabilization Unit (CSU). This is a short-term opportunity focused on delivering acute psychiatric care to children and adolescents in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

Job Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluations and assessments for children and adolescents in a CSU setting
Deliver crisis intervention and stabilization for acute behavioral health presentations
Manage medications and initiate appropriate treatment plans
Conduct risk assessments, including evaluation for involuntary holds as appropriate
Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams including therapists, nurses, and case managers
Participate in treatment planning and discharge coordination
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Ensure compliance with clinical and regulatory standards
Schedule & Coverage
Weekday vacation coverage assignment
Monday–Friday schedule
Daytime hours
Short-term coverage (specific dates to be provided)
No call required
Qualifications
MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Fellowship training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry preferred
Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
DEA license required
Experience in acute care, CSU, emergency, or inpatient settings preferred
Strong comfort level with crisis intervention and high-acuity patients
Skills
Expertise in child and adolescent psychiatric care
Strong crisis assessment and stabilization skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment
Excellent communication and teamwork abilities
Strong clinical judgment and decision-making skills
Efficient documentation and time management
Compassionate, patient-centered approach to care
Additional Highlights
Short-term, flexible coverage opportunity
High-impact role supporting pediatric behavioral health needs
Collaborative, team-based care environment
Job Responsibilities

Job Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations for patients with substance use disorders
Provide ongoing medication management for SUD and co-occurring mental health conditions
Prescribe and manage Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT), including buprenorphine, naltrexone, and other appropriate therapies
Manage a high-volume caseload (~250 patients) with a focus on continuity of care
Diagnose and treat co-occurring conditions such as depression, anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder
Collaborate with counselors, therapists, case managers, and multidisciplinary care teams
Participate in treatment planning, care coordination, and recovery-focused services
Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans, and support long-term recovery goals
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
Ensure compliance with regulatory standards and best practices in addiction treatment
Qualifications

Working Hours

Monday–Friday schedule
Standard daytime hours (8:00 AM – 5:00 PM)
Outpatient setting (adult population)
High-volume SUD caseload (~250 patients)
Structured schedule focused on medication management visits
No call required
No weekends required