Locum Tenens Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist – San Francisco, California

Job description

We are seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for an ongoing locum tenens opportunity in San Francisco, CA. This is a unique part-time position offering a predictable schedule of two weekends per month plus the following Monday and Tuesday.

Position Highlights
Location: San Francisco, CA
Specialty: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
Start Date: October 19, 2026
Contract Length: 26 weeks
Coverage: 2 weekends per month + following Monday/Tuesday
Patient Population: Adolescents
Average Census: Approximately 6–12 patients per day
EMR: Epic
Credentialing: Approximately 60–90 days
Schedule

Weekend Coverage

Approximately 6 hours of onsite rounding beginning at 8:00 AM
Once rounding is completed, provider transitions to call coverage through 8:00 AM the following morning
Weekend coverage includes rounding + 24-hour call responsibilities

Monday & Tuesday

Onsite from 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
Night call following the onsite shift through 8:00 AM
Night call includes placing admission orders for accepted patients arriving during the shift

Clinical Responsibilities
Psychiatric evaluation and treatment of adolescent patients
Psychopharmacology and medication management
Development of individualized treatment plans
Management of challenging behaviors and psychiatric presentations
Therapeutic interventions and de-escalation when necessary
Collaboration with patients' parents and guardians
Leadership and collaboration with a multidisciplinary treatment team
Consideration of developmental, family, cultural, socioeconomic, educational, and legal factors affecting adolescent care
Requirements

Active California medical license required
Provider must currently reside in California

Strong experience treating children and adolescents
Comfortable managing psychiatric medications and leading multidisciplinary care

This is an excellent opportunity for a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist seeking a predictable, part-time locums schedule of approximately two weekends per month plus Monday/Tuesday coverage while working with an adolescent patient population.

Interested? Reach out with your CV and availability to learn more!