Psychiatry | Physician | 26-Week Travel Contract – San Francisco, CA

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry Locum Tenens Physician – San Francisco, CA 94117

Child and Adolescent Psychiatry locum tenens physician opportunity in San Francisco, CA 94117. Join a collaborative behavioral health team providing adolescent psychiatric unit coverage in a vibrant, transit-friendly neighborhood with strong patient care impact.

Job Details

• Specialty: Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
• Employment Type: Locum Tenens Physician
• Setting: Adolescent psychiatric unit coverage
• Location: San Francisco, California 94117
• Schedule: Day shifts with weekday and weekend coverage needs
• Shift Duration: 8 hours
• Coverage Needs: Approximately 2 weekends per month plus the following Monday/Tuesday, or full-time weekday coverage in addition to weekends
• Call: Night call on Monday/Tuesday and weekend rounding with 24-hour coverage expectations
• Patient Volume: Approximately 6-12 patients per day
• Start Date: 09/28/2026
• End Date: 03/29/2027
• Duration: 26 weeks
• Weekly Estimated Pay: $8,160-$8,750
• Credentialing Timeframe: 60-90 days
• Location Highlights: San Francisco offers a lively urban setting, excellent public transit, and easy access to parks, dining, and arts.

Job Requirements

• Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, or board certification in General Psychiatry with a completed Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship
• At least 1 year of psychiatry experience required
• Strong foundation in psychiatric assessment, diagnoses, treatment planning, and evidence-based treatment modalities
• Experience with psychopharmacology and psychotherapy approaches
• Experience managing psychiatric medications for children and adolescents
• Ability to work effectively with adolescents, parents/guardians, and multidisciplinary care teams
• Comfort managing challenging behaviors and using de-escalation techniques in a behavioral health setting
• Understanding of adolescent development, family systems, legal frameworks, educational provisions, and safeguarding protocols
• Active California DEA with Schedule II/II-N authority required
• BLS certification required
• All certifications must be AHA approved

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric coverage for an adolescent patient population in a locum tenens setting
• Conduct weekday rounding, patient evaluations, and treatment planning
• Provide weekend rounding and on-call psychiatric support as scheduled
• Place admission orders for patients arriving during night call
• Collaborate with nurses, therapists, social workers, and other behavioral health team members to support high-quality patient care
• Develop individualized, comprehensive treatment plans for adolescent patients
• Support families and guardians through clear communication and care coordination
• Help lead multidisciplinary discussions and guide patient care decisions
• Use therapeutic interventions and de-escalation strategies when needed

Apply now to explore this San Francisco psychiatry locum tenens physician opportunity and join a dedicated healthcare team today.

Benefits

GHR Healthcare offers 401K with Matching, Healthcare, Dental and Vision to Employees. Company paid malpractice is available for 1099 Contractors. Weekly Direct Deposit is a standard benefit for both employees and contractors.

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity across our organization. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.