SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR)

Position Details

$25,849.00 - $30,724.00 U Salary shown is from the State of California Civil Service Pay Scale and may be subject to adjustment based on collective bargaining agreements effective July 2026.

$26,409.00 - $31,458.00 V Salary shown is from the State of California Civil Service Pay Scale and may be subject to adjustment based on collective bargaining agreements effective July 2026.

# of Positions: 1

Work Location: San Luis Obispo County

Telework: Hybrid

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: DSH - Atascadero

Job Description and Duties

The Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) will be directed by the Chief Psychiatrist in the Medical Staff Department at the Department of State Hospitals - Atascadero (ASH).

• Direct clinical supervision of the staff psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners under the direction of the Chief Psychiatrist and Medical Director.
• Assure that performance standards of psychiatric practice conform to hospital policy, Department of State Hospital (DSH) policy, Medical Staff standards, and relevant State laws.
• Compliance shall be reflected in timely, accurate, and appropriate employee annual clinical performance evaluations that reflect essential duties as stated in the duty statement.
• Maintain compliance with Joint Commission and State Licensing standards.
• Utilizing analysis of performance data, provide individualized guidance and direction to psychiatrists to assist them in achieving and maintaining established professional standards of quality and performance.

Eligibility

To be considered for this career opportunity, applicants must have eligibility by way of one of the following: reachable on a certification list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.

Application Process

If you do not have eligibility, you must take the exam. The examination is a separate process from applying for this vacancy. Click here to take the Senior Psychiatrist, Supervisor Exam.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Department Information

The Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is a secure public sector hospital providing inpatient forensic services for mentally ill adult males who are court committed throughout the State of California.

Located on the central coast of California, the Department of State Hospitals – Atascadero is in the vicinity of destination locations such as San Luis Obispo, Paso Robles, and Morro Bay, with easy access to beautiful beaches, serene natural settings, and many historical landmarks.

We invite you to join our professional and talented workforce.

Department Website: http://www.dsh.ca.gov/Atascadero