Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Per Diem

University of California, Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 83,000 - 207,000; Part time

Job summary

University of California, Riverside Health is seeking a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist for per diem clinical coverage in the Riverside area. The role involves conducting diagnostic evaluations, treating youth, and coordinating care across clinical teams.

Key duties include diagnostic evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy, with supervision as needed. Appointments are hourly with a variable schedule; visa sponsorship is not available at this time.

Qualifications

• Per diem appointment with variable schedule.
• Role requires diagnostic evaluation, medication management and psychotherapy for youth.
• Hourly pay with pay scale up to $150 per hour.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluation for children and adolescents.
• Deliver medication management as part of psychiatric care.
• Provide psychotherapy and collaborate with multidisciplinary teams.

Skills

Diagnostic evaluation

Medication management

Psychotherapy

Job description

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Per Diem

Priority Application Deadline: 10/27/2025

Overview

• Job ID 36535255
• Category Healthcare
• Organization School of Medicine
• Department Psychiatry and Neurosci Dept
• Location Riverside Area
• Salary $118,100 - $302,700
• Date Posted October 6, 2025
• Application Deadline Open Until Filled
• Schedule Variable schedules available
• Full/Part Time Part time
• Level of Supervision Supervision
• Personnel Program Code Management & Sr Professional
• Qualifies for Employee Referral Bonus No
• UC Internal Job No

Position Information

UCR Health is a team of physicians, specialists, and healthcare professionals dedicated to improving the health of Inland Southern California residents and families by bringing health home to our communities. Established alongside the School of Medicine at the University of California, Riverside, UCR Health is growing to meet the region’s behavioral health needs—bringing innovative, culturally sensitive mental health care to the communities we serve. Our patient-centered primary care and specialty services deliver university-based healthcare excellence and innovation to the communities where we live, work, and play. To learn more about UCR Health, please visit: www.ucrhealth.org The Department of Psychiatry and Neuroscience is seeking Child & Adolescent Psychiatrists to support inpatient, outpatient, and mixed-setting clinical practices across Riverside, San Bernardino, and the Coachella Valley at UCR Health clinics and affiliate sites. Physicians in this role provide comprehensive diagnostic evaluation, medication management, and psychotherapy for children and adolescents, while working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams and community partners to ensure continuity of care. Faculty will also have opportunities for teaching and mentorship of medical students, residents, and fellows.This is a Per Diem appointment. Per Diem Physicians are hourly paid appointees whose primary purpose is clinical service. These appointments have a variable schedule and cannot exceed 43%. Assignments may be pre-scheduled or arranged as needed on a day-to-day basis, as determined by the University.The full salary range for a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist is $100.00 – $225.00 per hour. However, the expected hiring pay scale for this position is up to $150 per hour. We base salary offers on a variety of considerations, such as education, licensure and certifications, experience, and other business and organizational needs.Applicants must have current work authorization when accepting a UCR staff position. At this time, UCR is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for staff.As a University employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements.