Child/Adolescent Psychiatrist Needed for Locum Tenens Coverage at Outpatient Clinic in California

  • LocumTenens
  • California
  • 5 days ago

Job Summary


Employment Type
Contract

Job Description


This Job at a Glance
  • Job Reference Id: ORD-215071-MD-CA
  • Title: MD
  • Dates Needed: ASAP - Ongoing
  • Shift Type: Day Shift
  • Assignment Type: Outpatient
  • Call Required: No
  • Board Certification Required: Yes
  • Job Duration: Locums
About the Facility

This nonprofit organization operates an outpatient psychiatric facility dedicated to providing mental health services to children and adolescents. The facility maintains a structured schedule that accommodates both onsite and remote care delivery models. The organization seeks board-certified specialists to support its pediatric psychiatric program through locum tenens coverage.

About the Facility Location

California offers a range of activities, from coastal cruises and redwood state parks to scenic drives and history museums. Visitors may explore attractions such as wine tasting, escape rooms, indoor climbing, and guided food tours. The state also provides access to diverse landscapes, spanning coastal routes, desert terrain, and mountain scenery.

About the Clinician's Workday

The clinician will provide comprehensive child and adolescent psychiatric services, including initial evaluations, medication management, and follow-up care for patients ages 4 and older. The position requires onsite presence on Tuesdays and Thursdays, with two additional remote workdays per week, totaling 32 hours. Board certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry is required, and Spanish-speaking ability is preferred to serve the patient population effectively. No call requirements are associated with this outpatient position.

Additional Job Details
  • Case Load/PPD: 6-8
  • Support Staff: yes
  • Patient Population: Children
  • Location Type: On-Site
  • Government: No
  • Shift Hours: Part time (32 hours)
  • Cases Treated: Pediatric and adolescent psychiatric conditions
  • Average Length of Stay: Not applicable
  • Census: Not applicable
  • Med Checks/Follow-up per day: Variable
  • Initial Evaluation Time: Variable

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Job Summary


Employment Type
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Originally Posted on: 5/29/2026