SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR)
About the role
Supervises physicians and other professional personnel giving psychiatric care to mentally ill individuals; gives psychiatric services to such individuals, and do other related work. The ACGME-accredited Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship based at Coalinga State Hospital and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is seeking a full-time Program Director. The Program Director will work with DSH forensic psychiatrists and administration to finalize curriculum in preparation to begin training their first class of fellows on July 1, 2026.
Responsibilities
- Supervise physicians and other professional personnel giving psychiatric care to mentally ill individuals
- Give psychiatric services to mentally ill individuals
- Finalize curriculum in preparation to begin training the first class of fellows on July 1, 2026
- Conduct weekly didactics in San Mateo County
Requirements
- Board certified in both general and forensic psychiatry
Qualifications
- Prior experience in teaching residents/fellows and/or academic program administration is preferred but is not required
Pay
- $22,143.00 - $31,458.00 T
- $25,849.00 - $30,724.00 U
- $26,409.00 - $31,458.00 V
Schedule
- Permanent, Full Time
- Telework: Remote except for when conducting weekly didactics in San Mateo County and occasional visits to Coalinga State Hospital
Work Location
Fresno County (DSH-Coalinga)
Department Information
DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings. The fellowship strives for excellence in the provision of care to court-involved adults and youth with mental health issues, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders.