Physician - Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist

Child And Adolescent Psychiatry - Physician

Child And Adolescent Psychiatry - Physician

Location: San Francisco, California

Schedule: 5:00AM - 1:30PM x 5

Term: 26-week assignment with the potential for extension. Pay Rate: $228 - $245/hr

Astrya Global, a San Diego based medical staffing agency, is hiring a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for a temporary assignment in San Francisco, California. These positions are 26-week locum tenens contracts with the ability to extend.

Responsibilities for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist:

Provide coverage 2 weekends per month and the following Monday/Tuesday

Work Monday/Tuesday shifts from 8am-5pm on site, followed by night call until 8am

Perform weekend rounding (approximately 6 hours starting at 8am), followed by on-call coverage until 8am the following day

Place admission orders for patients arriving during night call shifts

Manage a patient census of 6-12 patients per day

Apply strong foundation in psychiatric principles, diagnoses, and treatment modalities, including psychopharmacology and various psychotherapies

Administer and manage psychiatric medications in children and adolescent patients

Apply knowledge of adolescent development and family systems in patient care

Develop comprehensive and individualized treatment plans in collaboration with a multidisciplinary team, parents, and guardians

Manage challenging behaviors in adolescent patients utilizing therapeutic interventions and de-escalation techniques

Lead the multidisciplinary team, oversee patient care, and provide guidance and supervision to other healthcare professionals

Maintain effective communication to develop rapport with patients, families, and team members

Adapt clinical approach to meet the diverse cultural, socioeconomic, and familial needs of the patient population

Work collaboratively with other professionals in a therapeutic environment

Apply knowledge of legal frameworks, educational provisions, and safeguarding protocols relevant to adolescent patients

Maintain board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry (CAP) or General Psychiatry with completed CAP fellowship

Maintain current BLS (AHA) certification

Maintain valid California state licensure and CA DEA with Schedule 2/2n

Comply with COVID-19 vaccine and booster requirements

Benefits for a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist:

Weekly pay every Friday

Comprehensive Professional Malpractice Insurance

24/7 Recruitment Support

Full-service Credentialing and Corporate Travel Team

Referral Bonus up to $5,000