County of San Diego
Psychiatrist-Specialist-25419902
County of San Diego, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
The County of San Diego is accepting applications for the position of
PSYCHIATRIST-SPECIALIST . Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Interviews will take place weekly. Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview. Salary : $329,243.20 annual base salary, with potential future increases and premiums described below. Future compensation
In addition to base salary, candidates assigned to the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital will earn a 5% location premium. Possible additional compensation: 10% for Board Certified Specialty and 5% for relevant Sub-Specialty. Future salary increases noted below (subject to County policies): June 2026
- 5.37% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.87% Market Increase) June 2027
- 4.87% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.87% Market Increase) Responsibilities
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 diagnosis and treatment of patients in Juvenile Detention facilities, skilled nursing facilities, forensic evaluation clinics 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 department provides a wide range of services through an integrated community-based system of care, including prevention, treatment, and interventions that promote resiliency and social well-being. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
(Required at time of application): Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California. OR 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.). Possession of an ECFMG certificate may substitute for the foreign studies equivalency. Completion of a General Psychiatric residency in an ACGME-approved program. Required at time of appointment : Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California (if not submitted at time of application). Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate. Completion of fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, or Geriatric Psychiatry, OR four years of full-time experience in these areas. Note: Applicants may apply within six months of anticipated graduation from an approved fellowship. Official letter of anticipated graduation from the Residency Director is required at time of application. Completion of fellowship is required at time of appointment. Some positions may require a valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) at time of appointment. Other information
The County uses Blind Applicant Screening to protect candidate privacy. Highly qualified candidates will be referred for interview. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application work history and supplemental questionnaire. Condition of Employment : Pre-employment background check (including fingerprinting) and medical screening. Additional background investigations may be conducted. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation Process : Qualified applicants will be placed on a six-month employment list based on evaluation scores. Applications will be reviewed for completeness and accuracy via an automated system, followed by individual review if selected for initial screening. Veterans : County supports veterans and offers policy resources. See veteran preference policy and related resources linked in the application materials. Hiring timeline
Job offer and background process begins shortly after interviews. Pre-employment medical screening approximately 3 days after background results. Anticipated start date based on medical screening or mutually agreed date. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application work history and supplemental questionnaire.
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The County of San Diego is accepting applications for the position of
PSYCHIATRIST-SPECIALIST . Interested candidates are encouraged to apply. Interviews will take place weekly. Qualifying applicants will be invited via email to schedule an interview. Salary : $329,243.20 annual base salary, with potential future increases and premiums described below. Future compensation
In addition to base salary, candidates assigned to the San Diego County Psychiatric Hospital will earn a 5% location premium. Possible additional compensation: 10% for Board Certified Specialty and 5% for relevant Sub-Specialty. Future salary increases noted below (subject to County policies): June 2026
- 5.37% increase to base pay (3.5% Across-the-Board + 1.87% Market Increase) June 2027
- 4.87% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.87% Market Increase) Responsibilities
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 diagnosis and treatment of patients in Juvenile Detention facilities, skilled nursing facilities, forensic evaluation clinics 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 department provides a wide range of services through an integrated community-based system of care, including prevention, treatment, and interventions that promote resiliency and social well-being. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
(Required at time of application): Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California. OR 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.). Possession of an ECFMG certificate may substitute for the foreign studies equivalency. Completion of a General Psychiatric residency in an ACGME-approved program. Required at time of appointment : Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California (if not submitted at time of application). Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate. Completion of fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Forensic Psychiatry, or Geriatric Psychiatry, OR four years of full-time experience in these areas. Note: Applicants may apply within six months of anticipated graduation from an approved fellowship. Official letter of anticipated graduation from the Residency Director is required at time of application. Completion of fellowship is required at time of appointment. Some positions may require a valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI) at time of appointment. Other information
The County uses Blind Applicant Screening to protect candidate privacy. Highly qualified candidates will be referred for interview. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application work history and supplemental questionnaire. Condition of Employment : Pre-employment background check (including fingerprinting) and medical screening. Additional background investigations may be conducted. Current County employees may be excluded from this process. Evaluation Process : Qualified applicants will be placed on a six-month employment list based on evaluation scores. Applications will be reviewed for completeness and accuracy via an automated system, followed by individual review if selected for initial screening. Veterans : County supports veterans and offers policy resources. See veteran preference policy and related resources linked in the application materials. Hiring timeline
Job offer and background process begins shortly after interviews. Pre-employment medical screening approximately 3 days after background results. Anticipated start date based on medical screening or mutually agreed date. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the application work history and supplemental questionnaire.
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