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Psychiatry Physician – Child & Adolescent Psychiatry in San Francisco, CA


Are you looking for a rewarding psychiatry role with flexible scheduling, competitive pay, and comprehensive benefits? Join a leading facility in San Francisco, CA, offering both weekend and weekday coverage to match your availability. Enjoy quick credentialing, a supportive team environment, and the opportunity to impact adolescent mental health.


Quick Facts:


  • Location: 450 Stanyan Street, San Francisco, CA 94117

  • Start Date: 09/28/2026

  • End Date/Duration: 03/29/2027

  • Shift: 5x8-hour days (08:00 - 16:00), weekend rounding, and night call

  • Hours/Week: Full-time schedule with weekend and evening/weekend call coverage

  • Employment Type: Contract

  • License/Certifications: BC in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or BC in General Psychiatry with CAP fellowship completion

  • Experience: Prior experience in adolescent psychiatry, managing medications, and leading multidisciplinary teams preferred



Pay & Benefits:


  • Hourly Pay Rate: $273.00

  • Pay package discussed upon application

  • Weekly pay via direct deposit

  • Comprehensive medical benefits (W-2)

  • Robust referral bonus program

  • Paid sick time aligned with state and federal laws

  • Reimbursements for licensure, certification, travel, and other related expenses



What You’ll Do:


  • Provide psychiatric care to adolescent patients, managing 6-12 patients daily

  • Conduct onsite assessments, develop treatment plans, and establish goals

  • Manage medication prescribing and monitor responses

  • Participate in rounding and provide on-call coverage for weekends and weeknights

  • Collaborate with families, guardians, and a multidisciplinary team to ensure comprehensive care

  • Support behavioral interventions, de-escalation, and crisis management as needed

  • Lead and supervise healthcare team members to maintain high-quality patient care



What You Need:


  • Active BC in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry or BC in General Psychiatry with completed CAP fellowship

  • Minimum 2 years of experience in adolescent psychiatry preferred

  • Strong knowledge of psychiatric diagnoses, psychopharmacology, and therapy modalities

  • Excellent communication, collaboration, and cultural competence skills

  • Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

  • Legal and safeguarding knowledge relevant to adolescent mental health



About the Assignment:

Join a dedicated team at a leading facility in San Francisco, providing essential mental health services to adolescents. This role involves comprehensive inpatient and outpatient psychiatric care, with a focus on patient-centered, family-inclusive treatment. The facility values professionalism, innovation, and a collaborative approach to mental health recovery.


VHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer (“EEO”)/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities/E-Verify Employer and welcomes all to apply #LiveYourLife #VHSNursingAllied



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Post Date: Aug 19, 2026
Profession: Physician
Job Type: MD/DO
Specialty: Psychiatry
Location: California - San Francisco
Job Reference: 68521
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