Child Psychiatrist
Listed compensation
$250k–$306k
The week · per this posting · Monday – FridayWeekdays only
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Job Description
Child Psychiatrist
Walnut Creek, CA
We are seeking a Child Psychiatrist to join our group that's located in Walnut Creek, CA on a full-time basis.
The organization specializes in an innovative brain-body approach to diagnosis and treatment planning for a wide array of emotional, behavioral, learning, cognitive, and weight issues for children, teenagers, and adults.
They provide a multi-modal approach to treatment that uncovers the root cause of your issues or challenges that are not discovered by traditional psychiatry.
They believe it is critical to look at the patient's brain within the context of their life, which includes biological, psychological, social, and spiritual influences.
They offer a lifestyle that is hard to beat for their physicians! With regular office hours, very nice work environment, and limited call. Those who are qualified and in search of a long-term career opportunity in a cutting-edge practice, are encouraged to apply today!
Child Psychiatrist Schedule, Compensation & Benefits
- Will consider telehealth for Physicians who can come onsite at least a few days per week
- Mon thru Fri, 9am to 5pm
- Weekends and evenings are not required and they are rarely called after hours
- $250k+ base salary plus production bonus
- Total potential compensation based on 50/50 split working 30 patient hours a week is $306,000 (with 4 weeks off a year)
- Healthcare benefits, additional company perks and CME coverage
- 401K plan and awarded ownership shares
- Malpractice coverage by the organization
- 100% outpatient
- All that coupled with their solid physician culture and continuous learning on the forefront of psychiatry
Child Psychiatrist Requirements
- Board certified preferred
- Current medical license in the state of California or willing to obtain
- Must be open to multiple treatment plan approach to mental health
Key Responsibilities
The Child Psychiatrist will provide diagnosis and treatment planning using an innovative brain-body approach for children, teenagers, and adults. Responsibilities include conducting outpatient clinical sessions and participating in a multi-modal treatment strategy.
Requirements
Candidates should be board certified and hold a current medical license in the state of California. Applicants must be open to utilizing a multi-treatment plan approach to mental health.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 62% have no call, 66% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$278k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $251k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.0 / 10 · top 25% in psychiatry | ranked against 1,839 Psychiatry listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$251k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in California | 208 active | 1,854 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 62% no call · 66% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +7.5% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
| MASC Medical | silver tier, 76/100 | Top Employers work-life index80 active listings |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Child Psychiatrist at MASC Medical a 8.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,839 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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