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Psychiatrist-Specialist-26419902
County of San DiegoCounty of San Diego, CA, United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 30 Jun 2026
💰 $346,923/yr
About the role
Posting number: 26419902
Department: Health & Human Serv Agcy
Division: Behavioral Health Services
Job classification: PSYCHIATRIST-SPECIALIST
Posting type: Open
Categories: Mental Health, Physicians
Summary
The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications
from qualified candidates for:
Psychiatrist-Specialist
from qualified candidates for:
Psychiatrist-Specialist
Interested candidates are encouraged to immediately apply. Interviews will be conducted on an ongoing basis
Reflecting our commitment to attracting and retaining top talent, candidates selected for this classification are hired at the highest step, $346,923.20 annual base salary, within the salary range.
Future Salary Increases
** June 2027 – 4.87% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.87% Market Increase)
In addition to the base salary, candidates assigned to the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital will earn a 5% location premium.
In addition to base salary, candidates may be compensated at an additional 10% for Board Certified Specialty and 5% for relevant Sub-Specialty.
***Effective September 9, 2022, this hard to recruit position qualifies for the Employee Referral Reward Program. If a current County of San Diego employee referred you to apply for this position, please indicate the employee’s name on your job application in the space provided. ***
Psychiatrist-Specialists perform professional psychiatric work involving the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of specialty forensics, children/adolescents and or geriatric patients. This is the specialty journey level class in the series that requires a fellowship or experience in child and adolescent psychiatry or forensic psychiatry. Under general direction, incumbents exercise independent medical judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents, geriatric patients, or provide forensic services to the courts. Incumbents exercise independent medical judgment in the diagnoses and treatment of patients in the Juvenile Detention facilities, skilled nursing facility, forensic evaluation clinic or in a psychiatric emergency room; act as a lead worker providing technical guidance and leadership to staff; and act in the absence of the Supervising Psychiatrist.
Psychiatrist-Specialists perform professional psychiatric work involving the examination, diagnosis, and treatment of specialty forensics, children/adolescents and or geriatric patients. This is the specialty journey level class in the series that requires a fellowship or experience in child and adolescent psychiatry or forensic psychiatry. Under general direction, incumbents exercise independent medical judgment in the diagnosis and treatment of children and adolescents, geriatric patients, or provide forensic services to the courts. Incumbents exercise independent medical judgment in the diagnoses and treatment of patients in the Juvenile Detention facilities, skilled nursing facility, forensic evaluation clinic or in a psychiatric emergency room; act as a lead worker providing technical guidance and leadership to staff; and act in the absence of the Supervising Psychiatrist.
The County of San Diego provides a rich array of services delivered through an integrated community based system of care. Services include prevention, treatment, and interventions that promote resiliency/recovery and social well-being.
Why choose the County?
- Fully paid malpractice insurance
- 13 paid holidays
- 13 sick days per year
- Vacation: 10 days (1-4 years of service); 15 days (5-14 years of service); 20 days (15+ years)
- Defined benefit retirement program
- Cafeteria-style health plan with flexible spending
- Wellness incentives
Learn more about the Health and Human Services Agency.
Hiring Process and Timeline
The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below.- Job Offer and Background Process begins: Shortly after the interviews.
Note: Current County employees may be excluded from additional
background screening. - Pre-employment Medical Screening: Approximately 3 days following successful background investigation results.
- Anticipated Start Date: Start date will be based upon successful completion of medical screening or other mutually agreed upon date.
Minimum Qualifications
Required at time of application:
1. Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California;
Or,
2. Graduation from a U.S. accredited medical or osteopathic school or certified foreign studies equivalency equivalent to a Doctor of Medicine (M.D.) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.)
Note
Possession of an ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Graduates) certificate may substitute for the certified foreign studies equivalency.
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