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Psychiatry Physician

Universal Health Services (UHS) Open · verified Oct 3, 2026
Fresno, CA Full-time Psychiatrist

At a glance

Psychiatrist role at Universal Health Services (UHS). Fresno, CA · full-time.

Pay not stated

RolePsychiatrist
LocationFresno, CA
EmploymentFull-time
PostedSep 29, 2026 · 4d ago
Role brief

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What you'll do

  • Round on adolescent inpatients, manage their admissions and discharges, and join treatment team discussions
  • Work with physicians, APPs and support staff to coordinate inpatient care
  • Provide care for a daily caseload of at least 15-20 adolescent inpatients

What you bring

  • You are board certified or board eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • You hold a California medical license or can obtain one
  • You meet the credentialing standards set by participating physicians

Who this fits

This independent-contractor role suits a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist seeking inpatient work with a flexible schedule and optional shared call. The position is based in Madera, California.

From the employer

Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist Madera, CA This is an outstanding opportunity with lucrative compensation and an unmatched flexible schedule.

We are seeking a full-time Inpatient Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist to join our dynamic medical staff at River Vista Behavioral Health in Madera, CA. This role offers lucrative earning potential, excellent flexibility for exceptional work-life-balance, all while working alongside a collaborative care team with a strong support structure.

Quick Facts

  • Employment Type: Independent Contractor/1099. With malpractice covered by facility.
  • Schedule / Hours: Flexible schedule with optional shared call
  • Patient Volume: daily case load of a minimum of 15-20 inpatient adolescent patients
  • Location: Madera, CA
  • Practice Setting: Behavioral Health Facility, Inpatient

Responsibilities

  • Provide inpatient services to adolescents with a focus on regular rounding, admissions, discharges and treatment team participation
  • Collaborate with physicians, APPs, and support staff

Qualifications

  • Board Certified / Board Eligible in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Licensed to practice in California or eligibility to obtain a CA license
  • Meet all credentialing criteria required by participating physicians

About the Organization & Community

  • River Vista is a newer, state-of-the-art 128-bed behavioral health hospital that opened its doors in 2023. We offer a full continuum of inpatient services, including specialized units catering to the unique needs of children, adolescents, and older adults with co-occurring behavioral health and substance-use issues. We offer robust outpatient programs addressing prevalent behavioral health concerns.
  • Madera, CA is in California's San Joaquin Valley, about 20 miles north of Fresno. The community is known for its diversity, family-oriented neighborhoods and a blend of small-town atmosphere with growing local amenities. Madera hosts year-round community events such as farmers markets, outdoor concerts, movies in the park, and local festivals. Wineries and vineyards nearby help define the Madera AVA wine region. Madera is a culturally rich city. Its central California location provides access to both local activities and a gateway to the state's natural treasures.
  • River Vista Behavioral Health is a subsidiary of Universal Health Services, Inc, one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services across the U.S., Puerto Rico and the U.K.

For more information about the position or to apply, please contact:

Diana Stellhorn UHS In-house Physician Recruiter, Behavioral Health Division Cell

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