Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist - Per Diem at University of California, Riverside – Riverside, California

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
Other Information 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.orgThe 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.

Requirements

Educational Requirements DegreeRequirementPossession of the education and legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance.Required Experience Requirements ExperienceRequirementUCR has three levels of physicians; all levels require completion of medical residency and are distinguished by board certification status and years of experience. RequiredJunior Physician requires board eligibility and must successfully pass the board exam within 18 months of hire. RequiredMust meet UC credentialing requirements. RequiredPhysician requires board certification and must have a minimum of 1 year of experience post internship/residency. PreferredSenior Physician requires board certification and must have a minimum of 2 years of experience post internship/residency. PreferredBackground and skills in clinical practice, clinical teaching, and managed care. PreferredExperience in behavioral health inpatient and outpatient settings. Preferred License Requirements LicenseRequirementPossession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Medical Board.RequiredMaintenance of California Medical License and Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) prescribing number.Required Certification Requirements CertificationRequirementBasic Life Support (BLS) certification.RequiredEligible to sit for board certification in a relevant care specialty as determined by the American Board of Medical Specialists. Board certification required within 18 months of hire.Required Special Conditions Special ConditionRequirementOccasional travel for university related business meetings, conferences and/or professional development.Required Minimum Requirements Advanced communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work effectively with staff and patients from diverse ethnic/racial backgrounds, educational levels, sexual orientations and identities. Ability to stay abreast of new medical knowledge, and to maintain and increase expertise and skills as relevant to clinical practice. Ability to work independently under general direction and to work collaboratively with others. Preferred Qualifications Computer proficiency and first-hand experience in using electronic health records systems to document patient interactions and coordinate care.

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

• UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.
• UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020
• UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.
• Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019
• Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings
• UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories under state or federal law. It is the policy of the University of California to undertake affirmative action and anti-discrimination efforts, consistent with its obligations as a Federal and State contractor.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview