STAFF PSYCHIATRIST (SAFETY)

Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants. Position Details Job Code #: JC-532627 Position #(s): 437-000-7619-000 Working Title: Telepsychiatrist Classification: STAFF PSYCHIATRIST (SAFETY) $24,047.00 - $28,818.00 U $24,677.00 - $29,655.00 V New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. # of Positions: Multiple Work Location: Sacramento County Telework: Hybrid Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Job Description And Duties We Are Hiring Psychiatrists! Board Certified up to $355,860 Annual Salary Board Eligible up to $345,816 Annual Salary 4-Day workweek available Email your C.V. directly to careers@dsh.ca.gov . You may also Click Here to generate an email. Note: An Application Form (STD 678) is needed before being hired. Click Here for a fillable PDF. Emailing the first page along with your C.V. will help us to expedite the hiring process. You may also use the “Apply Now” button for the online CalCareers system. Please email or call us anytime. If you have any questions, please get in touch with us using the contact information below. We are looking forward to hearing from you soon! careers@dsh.ca.gov (916) 654-2609 Benefits Of Working For The Department Of State Hospitals Competitive salaries and many opportunities for advancement Flexible workweek options may be available Psychiatrist-led treatment teams Telepsychiatry may be available at some locations Voluntary paid on-call Substantial Continuing Medical Education reimbursement Generous CalPERS retirement benefits Excellent medical, dental, and vision Team oriented, collegial working environment Search Terms are as follows: staff psychiatrist; psychiatrist; psychiatrist Napa; Napa psychiatrist; best psychiatrist jobs; psychaitrist; paychiatrist; psychitrist; california coast; Napa; Napa; paso robles santa barbara; psychiatry; psychopharmacology; forensic psychiatry; forensic psychiatrist; whale watching; surfing; surfing psychiatrists; surfing psychopharmacological staff psychiatrists You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement . Special Requirements The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired. The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired. IMPORTANT INFORMATION: The Medical Staff of Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga requires Staff Psychiatrist candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for privileging set forth in the facility Bylaws. This is a Tele-Medicine position. This Staff Psychiatrist will see patients of DSH-Coalinga via Telepresence from DSH Sacramento. You must write Tele-psychiatrist as the position you are applying for on your application. Position will be filled based upon budget approval. You MUST attach a copy of your current CV. Cut-off-dates are every other Tuesday beginning on October 2, 2026. Applications may be processed on a flow basis prior to the cut-off-date to meet the hiring needs of the department. NOTE: Please do not submit the “Equal Employment Opportunity” questionnaire (page 10) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only. Appointment is subject to the provisions of the SROA process: SROA/SURPLUS/ REEMPLOYMENT candidates are encouraged to apply and must attach a copy of their status letter in order to be considered. Prior to appointment, interested applicants must submit: a completed Standard State Application (Form STD 678). Form STD 678 will automatically be submitted if applying using your CalCareers account. Application Instructions Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application. Final Filing Date: Until Filled Who May Apply Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s). How To Apply Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below: Address for Mailing Application Packages You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to: Department of State Hospitals - Napa Department of State Hospitals-Sacramento Attn: Hooman Akhavan 1215 O Street, MS-17 Sacramento , CA 95814 Address for Drop-Off Application Packages You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at: Department of State Hospitals - Napa Department of State Hospitals-Sacramento Hooman Akhavan 1215 O Street, MS-17 Sacramento , CA 95814 Application drop off locations may be non-operational during weekends and holidays. 08:30 AM - 05:00 PM Required Application Package Documents The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job: Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.Resume is required and must be included. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.