Sheriff's Behavioral Health Physician III*

Salary : $354,640.00 - $420,638.40 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19669Sheriff-01
Department: Sheriff/Coroner
Opening Date: 04/30/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


The Job
Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Loan Repayment Program - Up to $105,000 loan repayment for three (3) years of service.

National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program - Up to $75,000 loan repayment for two (2) years of service or may be able to completely pay off student loans with continued service. (Must work in an NHSC approved site)

5% differential pay for ABPN Board Certification
The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department invites qualified professionals to apply for the position of Sheriff's Behavioral Health Physician III. Incumbents lead physicians who assume psychiatric responsibility for the incarcerated adult population in a correctional facility. Essential duties include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of adults, providing diagnoses according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association; developing and implementing individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned adult patients; providing competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned adults; leading subordinate physicians in their assigned units or overseeing lower-level professional and paraprofessional staff, such as clinical therapists, nurse practitioners, and case managers, including assigning and reviewing work, training staff, and providing feedback. Incumbents may assist with writing work performance evaluations and participating in the hiring process; performing related tasks as required.

The San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department is establishing an internal Behavioral Health Services Program within its adult correctional facilities to maintain ongoing responsibility for mental health and healthcare services. This transition will support continuity of care for the incarcerated population through integrated services and early intervention, using an ongoing collaborative, multidisciplinary approach focused on improved health outcomes.

*Official Title: Behavioral Health Physician III

For additional details, please refer to the Behavioral Health Physician III job description.
The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
To review job-specific benefits, please refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, applicants must pass a credit check and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.
Background: Candidates must not have been convicted of a felony and must successfully pass an extensive background investigation which includes a fingerprint check and polygraph examination.
Shift: Must be available to work various 10 and/or 12 hour shifts.
Travel: Travel throughout the County will be required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. The incumbent must be willing and able to travel between Sheriff's detention facilities as needed.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required.
Residency: Completion of a residency approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is required. A copy of the certificate of completion of residency MUST be submitted with the application.
License: Possession of a valid Physician and Surgeon's certificate issued by either the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California is required. Applicants MUST indicate number and expiration date on the Supplemental Questionnaire to be considered.
Certification: Possession of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate is required. A copy of the DEA certificate must be submitted with the application.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time equivalent experience working in a lead capacity as a licensed physician within a public or private behavioral health or human services organization. -OR- Three (3) years of full-time equivalent post-residency experience providing psychiatric services to an incarcerated population.

Desired Qualifications
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

The ideal candidate will be certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. (Candidates who are certified should submit a copy of their certificate with the application). Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have experience collaborating in multidisciplinary treatment teams and developing strong relationships with community providers. Experience leading a team of Psychiatrists who work with the seriously mentally ill, eating disorders, under-served populations, and with adults, children and adolescents, and the forensic population is highly desirable.

Selection Process
Application Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation. Applications will be accepted and processed continuously while the recruitment remains open. This recruitment may close at any time.
Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Once your application has been successfully submitted you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note, if you do NOT receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.
Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at View phone number on click.appcast.io . Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling deadline.

Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the
For more important details,
Professional Unit

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.


Please review the appropriate * for more information


Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at View phone number on click.appcast.io or visit the for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.
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Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the duty, the title of your position(s), and the percentage of time performing the function (the latter if applicable). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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License : Possession of a valid Physician and Surgeon's certificate issued by either the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California is required. List your license number and expiration date below.
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Residency : Candidates who have completed an approved residency must submit a copy of their certificate of completion. Candidates should scan/attach documentation to the online application in the attachments section.Select the statement below which applies:

• I have completed an approved residency and have submitted a copy of my certificate of completion.
• I have not completed an approved residency.

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DEA Certificate : Candidates must provide a copy of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration certificate.
Candidates should scan/attach documentation to the online application in the attachments section.Select the statement below which applies.

• I have a valid DEA certificate and have submitted a copy with my application.
• I do not have a valid DEA certificate.

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Correctional or Institutional Experience: Have you worked in a facility that provides services to an incarcerated population?

• Yes
• No

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San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department Experience: Are you currently working within a San Bernardino County Sheriff's correctional facility?

• Yes
• No

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Correctional Facility Experience: List the employer(s) and briefly describe your experience working in a correctional facility. Be sure this experience is also included in the Experience section of your application.

If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
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Describe your experience as a physician treating the seriously mentally ill and working with under-served populations.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
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Describe your experience as a physician collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
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Describe your experience teaching residents and/or medical students. -OR- Describe your experience working in a behavioral health specialty clinic (e.g., outpatient forensics, correctional mental health services, Clozaril, diversion, quality improvement, or informatics).
Include employer, dates of employment, and number/title of staff for which you were responsible for teaching (if applicable).If you do not have this experience, please indicate "N/A".
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.

Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

• I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

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For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.


Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.


Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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