Psychiatrist/ Psychiatrist (Board Certified)

Psychiatrist Position

Solano County is seeking Psychiatrists to join the Behavioral Health Division!

Solano County's Behavioral Health mission is to provide mental health services and support in Solano County that are person-centered, safe, effective, efficient, timely and equitable, that are supported by friends and community, that promote wellness/recovery, and that fully incorporate shared decision making between consumers, family members and providers. Solano County Behavioral Health dedicates itself to the care of Solano residents to help them remain in the community so that they can progress in their recovery and benefit from natural supports, avoiding institutionalization. Behavioral Health provides psychiatric services to Solano Community in an integrated health care environment in three adult and child outpatient clinics located in Vallejo, Fairfield, and Vacaville. Our Services: In addition to outpatient psychiatric services, the Behavioral Health Division offers the following to its clients:

• Outpatient Psychotherapy
• Case Management
• A.C.T. and TIP model services (Full Service Partnerships)
• Wellness Centers
• Consumer and Family Support

Solano County Behavioral Health is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Our services aim to empower all community members throughout their journey towards wellness and recovery. It is also of equal importance for us to improve access to quality care for underserved and under-represented ethnic and minority populations who have been historically marginalized by health care systems. We are seeking qualified staff who possess valuable life experiences and expertise to ensure our workforce is culturally and linguistically responsive and leverages diversity to foster innovation and positive outcomes for the people we serve.

This position provides regular Monday through Friday hours. On-call time is not required, the County offers 24/7 crisis services through a contracted Crisis Stabilization Unit. Flexible schedules available. Clinic Psychiatrists generally schedule patients for 6.5 hours of an 8 hour work day. Unscheduled time allows for documentation time, telephone calls, or other activities. Administrative support is provided by Medical Assistants and Office Assistants, though the County provides psychiatrists training and the psychiatrist is expected to complete appropriate documentation in the electronic health record for maximum efficiency.

Psychiatrists perform psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses of assigned clients; develop, monitor, and evaluate appropriate treatment plans associated with psychotropic medication strategies and other support services for out-patient clients; perform and monitor a variety of administrative tasks/functions in support of assigned program areas/division services; provide psychiatric consultation or guidance to PA or NP colleagues; and participate as a psychiatric resource/member of inter-disciplinary program teams within the Division/Health and Social Services Department.

Salary: Psychiatrist: $320,165.62 - $389,162.99/year. Psychiatrist Board Certified: $328,170.18 - $398,893.24/year.

Education and Experience: Successful completion of a three or four-year psychiatry residency program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME). Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the California Board of Medical Quality Assurance, which includes a valid license as a physician and surgeon issued by the state of California. For Board Certified Psychiatrist: Possession of a valid certification by the American Board of Psychiatry.

Special Requirements: May need to possess a valid driver's license as required by the position. Proof of adequate vehicle insurance and medical clearance may also be required.

Selection Process: Deadlines to submit application and required documents for next review are 04/16/2026, 05/07/2026, and 05/28/2026. Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

All potential new hires and employees considered for promotion to management, confidential positions or unrepresented positions will be subject to a background and reference check after contingent job offer is accepted. These provisions are subject to change.

RETIREES - Solano County invites all to apply for positions; however pursuant to Government Code Section 21221(h) and 21224, hiring restrictions may apply to California Public Sector Pension Plan Retirees.

Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the application review deadline. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the date indicated above. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.

Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.

Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. EOE/AA. Please note that all dates/times listed in the job announcement are Pacific Time.

All candidates are encouraged to submit a copy of their official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the courses and units completed) or degree (verifying institution, student, date, degree and area of specialization conferred) by the application review deadline. However, proof of this education requirement must be submitted prior to appointment. Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the application review deadline. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.

How to Submit Your Documents: In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to View phone number on click.appcast.io, or by email to View email address on click.appcast.io. Be sure to include the recruitment title (Psychiatrist/Psychiatrist Board Certified) and the recruitment number (26 -333090-01 ) in your email or fax.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.