Psychiatrist Board Eligible/Psychiatrist Board Certified

Psychiatrist Board Eligible/Psychiatrist Board Certified

The County of Yolo and Health and Human Services Agency (HHSA) is recruiting to fill one (1) position in the class of Psychiatrist Board Eligible/Psychiatrist Board Certified. The full-time psychiatrist will join our dedicated behavioral health team in Yolo County, where professional fulfillment aligns with an exceptional work-life balance. This position offers the opportunity to serve a diverse community through collaborative, patient-centered care, supported by a multidisciplinary team and strong administrative infrastructure. With flexible scheduling, manageable caseloads, and a focus on physician well-being, this role ensures ample time for both professional growth and personal life. Located in close proximity to the UC Davis Medical School, the position also provides opportunities for academic collaboration, teaching, and ongoing professional development within one of California's most respected academic institutions. Verification of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California must be submitted at the time of submitting an application. This is a continuous recruitment and will remain open until the position is filled. The level of hire will be determined on incumbent's qualifications.

Psychiatrist Board Eligible: $122.11-$148.43/hourly $21,165-$25,727/monthly $253,988-$308,734/annually

Psychiatrist Board Certified: $137.00-$166.53/hourly $23,746-$28,865/monthly $284,960-$346,382/annually

Under direction, performs psychiatric evaluations of patients and develops and implements treatment plans; provides consultation services to staff, departments, schools, community organizations, courts, and other agencies.

This is the entry level of the Psychiatrist series. Incumbents must be eligible to be certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology at the time of appointment to this class.

The following duties are typical of those performed by the incumbent in this classification; however, other duties may also be required.

• Conducts examinations to assess patient's social, emotional, and physical condition;
• Conducts psychiatric evaluations of patients;
• Develops and implements appropriate ongoing treatment;
• Prescribes and dispenses medication;
• Applies individual and group treatment techniques in order to effect positive behavior change;
• Coordinates patient use of multi-human service resources such as medical, welfare, school, probation, public health, or conservatorship services;
• Interprets and explains to patients and relatives the social and emotional factors or mental disorders;
• Prepares case history summaries and determines that all significant aspects of cases have been considered.

Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California, and eligibility to be certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.

Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the Board of Medical Examiners of the State of California, and certification by the American Board of Psychiatry. Some positions in this classification may require incumbents to possess and maintain a valid California driver's license, Class C or higher, to carry out job related duties. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to a physical or mental disability may request a reasonable accommodation.

Knowledge of principles, practices and medications involved in diagnosing and treating mental illness; mental health laws; current developments in the field of psychiatry; clinic organization and procedure; principles and practices of modern medicine; cultural, social, and emotional factors affecting human behavior; multi-human services available in the community.

Ability to provide effective treatment of mentally ill patients; analyze situations accurately and take effective action; prepare clear and concise reports; establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, patients, and other contacted in the course of work.

It is highly recommended that you print this job bulletin for future reference.

Your application should highlight all relevant education, training, and experience, and clearly indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the position as of the closing date. Application information must be current, concise, and related to the requirements in this job announcement. A resume should be included with your application; however, it will not substitute for the information requested on the application. In addition to a completed application and resume, applicants are required to submit a completed supplemental questionnaire, and verification of education for this position. Incomplete applications will be disqualified.

Additional documents may be submitted to the Yolo County Human Resources Office in any one or more of the following ways:

• As an attachment to the online application
• By e-mail to View email address on click.appcast.io
• By hand-delivery to 625 Court Street, Room 101, Woodland, CA 95695. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

All required documents must be received by the Human Resources Office by the closing date. Postmarks will not be accepted. Human Resources is not responsible for the untimely delivery of materials sent via U.S./specialized mail, or County interoffice mail.

The following is a tentative schedule of events that will occur as part of the selection process. The selection process steps, and all listed dates, may change with or without notice.

• Screen for Minimum Qualifications
• Screen for Best Qualified
• Department Selection Interviews
• Reference Checks
• Conditional Job Offer, pending:
• Pre-Employment Exams
• Drug & Alcohol Screen
• Department of Justice LiveScan
• Proof of Vaccination or Exemption
• Confirmed Job Offer
• Estimated Start Date: June/July 2025

Acceptable forms of educational documentation are official or unofficial transcripts that list the student's name, institution name, field of study and date the degree was awarded.

For recent graduates who have not received proof of their degree yet, a letter from the registrar's office stating that all requirements for graduation have been met and listing the field of study will be sufficient proof of graduation.

Please do not send originals; copies of the required documents are acceptable. Any submitted documents will not be returned.

All foreign transcripts or diplomas must be in English. If the institution does not provide these documents in English, the applicant will need to provide a translation which has been done by a professional agency.

The County of Yolo will accept education as equivalent to U.S. accreditation from Institutions that are listed as members of the International Association of Universities. You may check for your school by visiting the IAU web site (

Applicants who possess a degree or completed coursework that is not from an accredited college or university, must submit one of the following:

• A written statement from a U.S. accredited university or college that states that the applicant is qualified for entrance to a program of graduate studies for which a degree in a related field is required.
• An evaluation of the applicant's degree and coursework equivalency by a private organization that provides foreign credential evaluation services. The evaluation must include a comparison of comparable U.S. courses for content, credit and grade.

Note: Foreign language documents must include a precise word-for-word English translation of all foreign language documents. It is the responsibility of each applicant to prove to the satisfaction of the County that the applicant meets the specific requirements listed on the job announcement for each specific examination.

The following is a list of private organizations that provide foreign credential evaluation services. Fees range from $50 to $400 per document; processing times vary from 5-20 business days. For further information, please contact the organization(s). The County of Yolo does not endorse these business entities; this list has been developed for informational purposes only.

• EDUCATIONAL RECORDS EVALUATION SERVICE 601 University Ave., Suite 127 Sacramento, CA 95825 View phone number on click.appcast.io
• FOREIGN EDUCATION DOCUMENT SERVICE P.O. Box