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Posted 26 July, 2026

Child Psychiatrist - Per Diem

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

Job Description

Job Description

Our organization is actively 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 rounds in child behavioral health units, along with offering concurrent call coverage.

The work schedule can be either intermittent or regularly scheduled, tailored to meet the needs of the department.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Performing inpatient rounds and addressing acute psychiatric conditions, either independently or in collaboration with residents and/or nurse practitioners.

  • Responding to calls and assisting psychiatric residents in managing cases.

  • Working alongside a multidisciplinary treatment team.

  • Offering supervision or consultation to residents and/or nurse practitioners when they are present.

The duties may be carried out independently or in partnership with Nurse Practitioners, and in a training environment, may involve collaboration with residents and/or students when available.

Compensation & Benefits:

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

Benefits Include:
  • Generous Retirement Contribution
  • Paid Malpractice Insurance

Please note: A California residency is required upon the start date, as we are a California Employer. This position is not eligible for a Conrad 30 waiver.