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Posted 20 July, 2026

Child Psychiatrist - Per Diem

Loma Linda University Faculty Medical Group
Grand Terrace, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

Job Description
Our organization is looking for a Board Eligible/Board Certified Child Psychiatrist to become a part of our team at the Behavioral Medicine Center within the Department of Psychiatry. This role entails providing onsite weekend inpatient care for child behavioral health units, along with concurrent call coverage.
The work schedule may vary, either being intermittent or regularly scheduled, based on the needs of the department.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Performing inpatient rounds and addressing acute psychiatric conditions, with or without the involvement of residents and/or nurse practitioners.
  • Responding to calls and assisting psychiatric residents in managing cases.
  • Working collaboratively with a multidisciplinary treatment team.
  • Offering supervision or consultation to residents and/or nurse practitioners when they are present.

Responsibilities may be carried out independently or in collaboration with Nurse Practitioners, and in a training environment, may include working alongside residents and/or students when available.

Compensation & Benefits:

The starting base compensation for this position ranges from $190 to $195 per hour, adjusted according to years of experience and/or faculty rank. This figure does not encompass variable compensation or additional productivity and is subject to the specific compensation plans of the department. Further details regarding compensation will be discussed during the recruitment process.

Our benefits package includes:

  • Generous Retirement Contribution
  • Paid Malpractice Insurance

Please note that as a California Employer, residency in California is required by the start date.

This position is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.