Locum Physician (MD / DO) - Psychiatry - General / Other in California

LocumJobsNetwork is working with Barton Associates to find a qualified Psychiatry MD in California! About The Position We are seeking an experienced Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist for a 24-week locum tenens assignment in California, starting Jan 5, 2026. This flexible opportunity focuses on youth and adolescent populations, including CSEC patients, and involves working primarily on Fridays with varying hours. Candidates must have practiced and lived exclusively in California for the past five years and bring a minimum of six years of psychiatric experience with adolescents and teens. Job Details Location : California Start Date : Jan 5, 2026 LOA : 24 weeks Provider Type Needed : Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Schedule : Fridays, hours vary (flexible) Responsibilities and Duties Conduct psychiatric evaluations on each child prior to prescribing psychotropic medications Treat mental health disorders in youth and adolescents using medication and psychotherapy Coordinate care with Nurse Practitioner and ancillary providers Collaborate with support staff to authorize prescription refills and manage medication changes Review and approve courses of treatment Prepare written medication reviews at least every 45 days Attend virtual care coordination meetings Respond to urgent patient issues that arise outside of scheduled visits Additional Information Must have practiced and lived only in California for the past 5 years Minimum 6 years of experience as a psychiatrist with adolescents, teens, and CSEC patients Current California license required Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required Experience with Epic EMR preferred 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. LI-SC1 1663355EXPPLAT About Barton Associates The Locum Tenens Experts Barton Associates is a leading national locum tenens physician, physician assistant, dentist, CRNA, and nurse practitioner 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, dentists, physician assistants, and nurse practitioners 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.