STAFF PSYCHIATRIST (SAFETY) (537532) Psychiatrist

Staff Psychiatrist (Safety)

Department of State Hospitals

$24,047.00 - $29,655.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

We Are Hiring Psychiatrists! Annual Salary Up to $397k+* 4-day workweek available; Only 3 days on site! *Board Certified up to $397k+ *Board Eligible up to $386k+ *Additional voluntary paid opportunities! Additional caseload programs and on-call shifts available starting at $161/hr!

Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals Competitive salaries, generous CalPERS retirement benefits, excellent medical, dental, and vision, and many opportunities for advancement Flexible workweek and telework options available Substantial Continuing Medical Education reimbursement Psychiatrist-led treatment teams Team oriented, collegial working environment

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

INTERVIEW / RELOCATION INFORMATION Reimbursement for interview and relocation expenses are available up to $10,000 pursuant to operational needs and fund availability. Reimbursement amounts and per diem rates will be based on the candidate's prospective classification as outlined in the bargaining unit agreement of the CalHR rules.

Positions may exist at the following facilities: Atascadero State Hospital - San Luis Obispo County Coalinga State Hospital - Fresno County Metropolitan State Hospital - Los Angeles County Napa State Hospital - Napa County Patton State Hospital - San Bernardino County

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 requires Staff Psychiatrist candidates meet the Medical Staff criteria for privileging set forth in the facility bylaws. Cut-off dates are every other Friday starting on November 13, 2026. 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.

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.

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).

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 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 Hooman Akhavan 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 Hooman Akhavan 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

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 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.
• Other - Location Preference Form - Please download the Location Preference Form using the link and upload/include the form with your application package.

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.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, and the CalPERS website, .

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: Human Resources Contact: Hooman Akhavan View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact: Office of Human Rights View phone number on click.appcast.io View email address on click.appcast.io California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Additional Salary Information:

• 1% of annualized base salary paid as a one-time payment after 12 consecutive qualifying pay periods (QPP), increasing by 1% every 12 QPPs (2% at 24 QPPs, 3% at 36 QPPs, 4% at 48 QPPs, 5% at 60 QPPs), until maxing out at 7% of annualized base salary at 84 QPPs.
• Recruitment and Retention bonuses of up to $94k for Board Eligible and $96k for Board Certified, depending on length of tenure.
• Opportunity for yearly General Salary Increases (as determined by bargaining unit contracts)

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.