County of San Diego

The County of San Diego invites applications for the position of

Supervising Psychiatrist

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 $342,700.80, within the salary range.

Future Salary Increases

Employees in this job class are scheduled to receive future Across-the-Board increases and Market Increases:

• July 2026 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)
• July 2027 - 4.49% increase to base pay (3.0% Across-the-Board + 1.49% Market Increase)
  
  

In addition to base salary, candidates may be compensated at an additional 10% for Board Certified Specialty and 5% for relevant Sub-Specialty.

A Supervising Psychiatrist has full medical and administrative responsibility and authority for the psychiatric and other medical services of particular programs or units. The Supervising Psychiatrist provides high-level clinical leadership, reviews complex cases, offers real-time consultation to psychiatric providers, provides direct client care, and ensures compliance with a growing number of regulatory requirements and expanded State oversight. Positions are located in Behavioral Health Services direct and/or administrative locations.

Ideal Candidate

• Board Certified Psychiatrist
• Has experience in an outpatient, inpatient setting and/or in a correctional setting
• Has experience in providing care to adults with Serious mental illness, including co-occurring conditions
• Has significant administrative/managerial experience
• Is flexible and has a collaborative approach in working with a multidisciplinary team
• Is able to oversee and provide direct service coverage at multiple sites/locations
• Has an interest in innovation to provide the highest quality services
  
  

Read additional information for Supervising Psychiatrist including benefits, minimum qualifications, examples of duties, essential functions, etc.

Hiring Process And Timeline

The timeline for this recruitment is outlined below. Please note that dates are approximate and are dependent upon the successful completion of each step of the process.

• 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 background or other mutually agreed upon date.
  
  

If you are not selected for this interview process, you may have the opportunity to compete for future vacancies.

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.)
  
  

Note: Possession of an ECFMG (Educational Commission for Foreign Graduates) certificate may substitute for the certified foreign studies equivalency.

AND,

• Three (3) years of post residency psychiatry experience at the level of Psychiatrist or higher with responsibility for conducting comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnosing, and treating of patients under direct care/supervision and/or patients with mental and emotional disorders, with at least one (1) year of experience directly supervising staff Psychiatrist and/or other licensed medical or mental health professionals.
  
  

Required At Time Of Appointment

• Valid license to practice medicine in the State of California (if not submitted at time of application); AND,
• Valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate; AND,
• Valid National Provider Identification Number (NPI); AND,
• Completion of a General Psychiatric residency in an ACGME approved residency program
  
  

Note: For positions that supervise units working with children, candidate must additionally be a graduate of a fully accredited Child Psychiatry Fellowship.

Blind Applicant Screening

The Department of Human Resources removes personally identifiable information from all recruitments. This practice, called Blind Applicant Screening, hides a candidate’s personal information that could influence or bias a hiring decision. Personal information includes name, phone number, address, gender, age and race. This process helps contribute to a fair and equitable selection process leading to a more diverse and inclusive workforce.

The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, will be referred for an interview. Be sure to include your experience in meeting the minimum requirements in both the Work Experience section and the Supplemental Questionnaire section of the Application.

Condition of Employment

As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position. Current County employees may be excluded from this process.

Evaluation

The names of qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month employment list based upon scores received during the evaluation of information contained in their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.

Accommodation

Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability to perform the essential functions of a job, on a case-by-case basis.

As an employer of over 19,000 employees, the County of San Diego is an organization committed to veteran hiring, retention, and professional development. We recognize the contributions and sacrifices made by our veterans and value the unique expertise and leadership qualities they bring to our workforce. We strive to provide veterans with the resources and tools necessary to maximize their employment opportunities, and to assist veterans with their transition into civilian life by applying the valuable skills, knowledge and training acquired in service to positions and career paths at all levels within our large organization. Click on the resource links below to learn more about how the County of San Diego supports its veterans.

Veteran’s Preference Policy

The County of San Diego offers preferential credits for military service to assist qualified applicants in transitioning from military to civilian careers with the County of San Diego. Please read the Veteran's Preference Policy for additional information.

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