Psychiatrist - Psychiatric Emergency Services - Per Diem
Alameda Health · San Leandro, CA
Posted October 2, 2026
John George Psychiatric Hospital · 2060 Fairmont Dr., San Leandro, CA, US, 94578
Summary
SUMMARY: Under general direction, provides psychiatric evaluation and diagnosis, prescribes medications, supervises and collaborates with other team members, and facilitates treatment plans. Performs related duties as required.
DUTIES & ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Not all duties listed are necessarily performed by each individual in the classification.
1. Acts as physician member of a multi-disciplinary team for clinical work or program development.
2. Conducts and directs individual and group psychotherapy.
3. Confers with patients’ relatives regarding illness and treatment.
4. Develops comprehensive case histories.
5. Maintains records of diagnosis, treatment and prognosis according to The Joint Commission (TJC) standards and other regulatory agencies.
6. Prepares reports and maintains records of activities.
7. Prescribes appropriate treatment plans and therapy, psychotherapy or rehabilitation programs.
8. Provides clinical supervision to licensed and professional staff.
9. Provides psychiatric evaluation and treatment across a variety of settings including psychiatric emergency, urgent care, and inpatient services.
10. Strives to provide culturally effective care to diverse ethnic populations.
11. Trains and supervises interns and residents.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education: Graduate of an accredited school of medicine or osteopathic medicine with an MD or DO.
Minimum Experience: Prior community mental health services systems experience.
Required Licenses/Certifications: CPI -Crisis Prevention Intervention Training (required for all positions at John George Psychiatric Pavilion; and certain positions in the Emergency Department).
Required Licenses/Certifications: Valid Postgraduate Training License with approval from Residency Program Director; or Valid CA License to practice Medicine with eligibility for certification in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.
Pay Rate: $271.95 / Hour
The pay range for this position reflects the base pay scale for the role at Alameda Health System. Final compensation will be determined based on several factors, including but not limited to a candidate’s experience, education, skills, licensure and certifications, departmental equity, applicable collective bargaining agreements, and the operational needs of the organization. Alameda Health System also offers eligible positions a generous comprehensive benefits program.
Employer
Alameda Health
Alameda Health System is the East Bay's public health care system, caring for the communities of Alameda County since 1864. Guided by our mission — Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All — we provide high-quality, patient- and family-centered care to everyone who walks through our doors, regardless of social or financial barriers.
Our integrated system includes five hospitals and four wellness centers with more than 800 beds and 1,000 physicians: Wilma Chan Highland Hospital in Oakland, the region's Level I Trauma Center and a nationally respected teaching hospital; Alameda Hospital; San Leandro Hospital; John George Psychiatric Hospital; and Fairmont Rehabilitation and Wellness, along with our skilled nursing and rehabilitation centers and the Eastmont, Hayward, Highland and Newark Wellness centers.
Physicians and advanced practice providers at Alameda Health System practice medicine that matters. You will care for a diverse, clinically complex patient population, teach and learn alongside residents and medical students, and work in collaborative teams that are committed to eliminating health disparities. Our hospitals are recognized for quality — including Get With The Guidelines® awards from the American Heart Association and an "A" Leapfrog Hospital Safety Grade at Alameda Hospital — and we offer competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, CME support and the chance to live and work in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area.