Locum Physician; MD​/DO - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent in California

Doctor of Medicine | Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent
Location: California Employer: Barton Associates Pay: Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details)
Start Date: ASAP

Locum Jobs Online  is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Child and Adolescent Psychiatry MD in California!

We are seeking an experienced Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for a 12-week locum tenens assignment in California starting Mar 2, 2026. This role offers a flexible schedule of 4 hours per month and focuses on providing psychiatric care to adolescents, teens, and CSEC patients. Candidates must have exclusively practiced and lived in California for the past five years and bring at least six years of psychiatric experience.

Job Details

• Location:
  
  California
• Start Date:
  
  Mar 2, 2026
• LOA: 12 weeks
• Provider Type Needed:
  Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist
• Schedule:
  
  4 hours per month, flexible; provider must meet with patients once a month and may schedule appointments around pre-existing commitments

Responsibilities and Duties

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations on each child prior to prescribing psychotropic medication
• Treat mental health disorders in adolescents and teens using medication and psychotherapy
• Coordinate patient care with Nurse Practitioner and ancillary providers
• Work with support staff to authorize prescription refills and medication changes
• Review and approve course of treatment
• Prepare written medication reviews at least every 45 days
• Attend virtual care coordination meetings
• Address urgent patient issues that arise outside of visits

Additional Information

• Minimum 6 years of experience as a psychiatrist required
• Must have lived and practiced exclusively in California for the past 5 years
• Experience working with adolescents, teens, and CSEC patients required
• California medical license required
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required
• EMR system:
  Epic

Benefits

• Strong compensation
• Travel-related expenses covered
• A-rated medical malpractice insurance provided
• Dedicated recruiter for future travel opportunities

What are Locum Tenens Jobs?

Locum tenens jobs, sometimes referred to as travel assignments, are contract positions that help meet patient care needs at various healthcare facilities and hospitals for a defined period. These roles can vary in length from a single week to over a year, often with options for extension. Medical professionals who undertake locum or travel work possess the same qualifications as permanent staff and frequently opt for these roles due to benefits such as competitive remuneration and greater scheduling flexibility.

About Barton Associates

The Locum Tenens Experts

Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician staffing company. Whether you need long term support for your practice, short term vacation coverage, immediate coverage due to an unplanned absence or resignation, or anything in between, our locum tenens experts are here to help.

The Best Talent in the Industry

• Our experienced recruiting team conducts thorough interviews and reference checks to ensure that we have the best network of locum tenens physicians, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners in the industry – ready to go when you are.

Maximize Patient Access And Revenue

• Locum tenens staffing through Barton Associates is an effective way for your organization to optimize patient access, ensure continuity of care, and maximize revenue generation.

Flexible Solutions Your Organization Needs To Thrive

• Whether you need long term coverage for your practice, short term vacation coverage, or anything in between – you can trust Barton Associates to provide the flexible staffing solutions your organization needs to thrive.

A Proactive Approach

• We recruit new locums every day, actively help our physicians obtain new licenses so they’re ready to work in your state at a moment’s notice. We can also help your organization credential locums in advance of a specific need – greatly improving your ability to react to unforeseen staffing challenges.

Fast, Easy, Efficient Hiring Process

• From securing the perfect candidate to credentialing and travel-related issues, our experts handle the entire locum tenens staffing process for you – so you can focus on your practice. Just let us know what you need and we’ll take care of the rest!

Medical Malpractice Insurance Provided

• Many agencies charge additional separate fees for medical malpractice coverage. Barton Associates provides ‘A’ rated medical malpractice insurance for our locum tenens providers on assignment at no additional charge.

Industry Leading Support

• When you work with Barton, you’re supported by an entire team of experts; including recruiters, account managers, licensing and credentialing specialists, travel coordinators, and others with one goal — to make the process as fast, easy, and efficient as possible.

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