Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Locums – San Francisco, CA
Aya Locums
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$225 to $250 hourly
About this job
Aya Locums is seeking a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for a locum tenens opportunity in San Francisco, California. California residents only: The facility will consider providers who currently live in California. Position Details - Start date: October 19, 2026 - Patient population: Children and adolescents - Average volume: 6–12 patients per day - Coverage options: - Two weekends per month plus the following Monday and Tuesday - Or two weeks of full-time weekday coverage in addition to the weekend coverage - Practice setting: Onsite weekday coverage with overnight and weekend call Schedule - Monday and Tuesday: - Onsite: 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. - Night call: 5:00 p.m.–8:00 a.m. - Weekends: - Approximately six hours of rounding beginning at 8:00 a.m. - Call coverage from the end of rounding until 8:00 a.m. the following day - Weekend coverage includes rounding and 24-hour call - During overnight call, the physician may be responsible for placing admission orders for patients accepted for admission during the shift Required Qualifications - Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or - Board certification in General Psychiatry with completion of a Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship - Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, treatment modalities, psychopharmacology, and psychotherapy - Experience managing psychiatric medications in children and adolescents - Understanding of adolescent development and family systems - Ability to develop individualized treatment plans in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams and parents or guardians - Experience managing challenging behaviors using therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques - Ability to lead multidisciplinary teams and provide guidance to other healthcare professionals - Excellent communication and collaboration skills - Ability to work effectively with patients and families from diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and familial backgrounds - Understanding of legal, educational, and safeguarding requirements relevant to adolescent patients To learn more or be considered, please contact Patrick with Aya Locums and submit your CV and availability.