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

Job in California, Moniteau County, Missouri, 65018, USA
Listing for: LocumJobsOnline
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-08
Job specializations:
  • Doctor/Physician
    Psychiatrist, Child Psychiatrist
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 125000 - 150000 USD Yearly USD 125000.00 150000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Locum Physician (MD/DO) - Psychiatry - Child and Adolescent in California
Location: California

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

About the Position

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
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