Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Per Diem

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Per Diem

The Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience is seeking Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists to support inpatient, outpatient, and mixed-setting clinical practices across Riverside, San Bernardino, and the Coachella Valley at UCR Health clinics and affiliate sites. Physicians in this role provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy for children and adolescents, while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure continuity of care. Faculty will also have opportunities for teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows.

This is a Per Diem appointment. Per Diem Physicians are hourly paid appointees whose primary purpose is clinical service. These appointments have a variable schedule and cannot exceed 43%. Assignments may be pre-scheduled or arranged as needed on a day-to-day basis, as determined by the University. The full salary range for a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist is $100.00 $225.00 per hour. However, the expected hiring pay scale for this position is up to $150 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.

Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. At this time, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for staff.

Educational Requirements

Possession of the education and legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance. - Required

Experience Requirements

UCR has three levels of physicians; all levels require completion of medical residency and are distinguished by board certification status and years of experience. - Required

Junior Physician requires board eligibility and must successfully pass the board exam within 18 months of hire. - Required

Must meet UC credentialing requirements. - Required

Physician requires board certification and must have a minimum of 1 year of experience post internship/residency. - Preferred

Senior Physician requires board certification and must have a minimum of 2 years of experience post internship/residency. - Preferred

Background and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care. - Preferred

Experience in behavioral health inpatient and outpatient settings. - Preferred

License Requirements

Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board. - Required

Maintenance of California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number. - Required

Certification Requirements

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification. - Required

Eligible to sit for board certification in a relevant care specialty as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialists. Board certification required within 18 months of hire. - Required

Special Conditions

Occasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development. - Required

Minimum Requirements

Advanced communication and interpersonal skills.

Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations and identities.

Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice.

Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others.

Preferred Qualifications

Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care.