At a glance
About this assignment
Psychiatry Locum Tenens | California
Provider Details:
- Specialty: Psychiatry
- Job Class: Locum Tenens
- Provider Type: Physician
- Provider Credentials: MD/DO
- Board Status: Board Eligible or Board Certified
- Number of Positions: 1
Shift Details:
- Estimated Start Date: September 28, 2026
- Requested Date of Coverage and Schedule: Starting September 28, 2026
- Schedule Details:
- Monday/Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM on-site, followed by night call until 8:00 AM
- Weekends: Approximately 6 hours of rounding starting at 8:00 AM, followed by 24-hour call coverage
- Number of Shifts Needed per Month: 2 weekends/month and the following Monday/Tuesday OR 2 weeks of full-time weekday coverage in addition to the weekends
- Patient Population/Case Load: Adolescents; 6-12 patients per day
Additional Details:
- License: An active California state license is required.
- Willing to License: No
- Estimated Privileging Timeline: 60-90 days
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Psychiatry Physician to join our team in California. This locum tenens position offers a flexible schedule with opportunities for both weekend and weekday coverage. If you are board eligible and have a passion for working with adolescents, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding opportunity.
Please note that this position does not offer licensing assistance, so an active California state license is required.
Join us in making a difference in the lives of young patients. Apply today!
Day to day
The provider will lead a multidisciplinary team, oversee patient care, manage psychiatric medications, conduct rounding, and handle night call duties, including placing admission orders.
Practice details
- Not solo coverage
- Shift pattern: 24 Hour Call;Day;Night
- Setting: Monday/Tuesday: 8a-5p on site and then night call after until 8a; Weekends: Approximately 6 hours of rounding starting at 8:00 AM, followed by 24-hour call coverage
Call
Night call required on Mondays/Tuesdays; 24-hour call and rounding required on weekends.
Dates & schedule
09/28/2026 Standard 5, Day (8 Hours) 8:00 - 16:00 Facility is looking for a provider who can cover 2 weekends/month and the following Monday/Tuesday OR 2 weeks of full time weekday coverage in addiition to the weekends.
Licensing & requirements
- Active state license required
- Estimated privileging: 60-90
- Covid-19 Immunization certification
Other details
Minimum requirement: Board Certification in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or General Psychiatry with a completed Child and Adolescent fellowship.
Apply for this role
Your details go straight to a physician-led recruiter against reference JOB-02638.