Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent in San Francisco, CA

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent
Location: San Francisco, CA
Employer: Adelphi Locums
Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

About the Position

JOB OVERVIEW • Job Title: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry • Job Type: Locum Tenens • Location: San Francisco, CA • Service Setting: Acute Care Hospital • Coverage Type: Clinical + Call • Coverage Period: 09/28/2026 – 26 Weeks • Clinical Shift Schedule: Monday/Tuesday 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM - and/or Two Full Weeks of Weekday Coverage • On-Call Shift Schedule: - Night Call: Monday/Tuesday - 24-Hour Weekend Call • Call Type: Phone Call • Call Ratio: Two Weekends Per Month • Call Response Time: As Needed PATIENT INFORMATION • Patient Demographics: Adolescents • Patient Volume/Census: 6–12 Patients Per Day • Admissions: Admission Orders Required During Night Call • Rounding: Weekend Rounding Beginning at 8:00 AM • Phone Consults: Yes • Case Mix: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry FACILITY INFORMATION • No. of Beds in Department: Adolescent Psychiatric Unit • EMR System: Epic • Office Equipment Available: Standard Psychiatric Unit • Specialty Backup Available: Multidisciplinary Behavioral Health Team • Support Staff Available: Psychiatry, Nursing, and Allied Health Staff PRIVILEGES & COMPLIANCE • Hospital Privileges Required: Yes • Credentialing Timeline: 60–90 Days COMPENSATION & BENEFITS • Rate: TBD • Travel, Lodging, and Malpractice Insurance: Covered REQUIRED PROCEDURES • Psychiatric Evaluations • Medication Management • Treatment Planning • Admission Orders • Crisis Intervention JOB REQUIREMENTS • Active California Medical License • Board Certified in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry or Board Certified in General Psychiatry with Completed CAP Fellowship • Active DEA Required • Board Certification Required • Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Experience Required • Other Qualifications: Strong psychopharmacology knowledge, adolescent development, family systems, multidisciplinary leadership, de-escalation techniques, and collaborative care experience DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Evaluate and manage adolescent psychiatric patients • Develop individualized treatment plans with the multidisciplinary team • Perform weekend rounding and weekday clinical coverage • Provide night call coverage and place admission orders as needed • Document patient care in Epic and collaborate with patients, families, and healthcare professionals