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Clarvida - California
San Diego, California

Psychiatrist

PsychiatryPart-Time

Listed compensation

$221.25 per hour

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Schedule not stated in this posting — no days, weekends, call or nights given.

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Job Description

  • Job Title: TAY Psychiatrist
  • Location: San Diego, CA – On-site
  • Employment Type: Part-time
  • Salary: $221.25 per hour

About the Role

The TAY Psychiatrist is responsible for delivering psychiatric evaluation and medication management services to program clients within a team-based, trauma-informed care model. This role includes clinical oversight and supervision of nurse practitioners, registered nurses, and support staff while collaborating with multidisciplinary teams to ensure high-quality behavioral health services.

Responsibilities

  • Perform psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and assessments
  • Prescribe medication and monitor side effects
  • Supervise and provide clinical oversight to NPs, RNs, and support staff
  • Participate in treatment planning and multidisciplinary team processes
  • Maintain clinical documentation and reporting standards
  • Ensure compliance with HIPAA, licensing, and ethical guidelines
  • Consult with external medical professionals as needed
  • May provide direct therapy or emergency psychiatric consultation
  • Collaborate with nursing staff and other clinicians to integrate care

Required Qualifications

  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
  • Board certified or board eligible in Psychiatry
  • Licensed to practice medicine independently in California
  • Completion of psychiatry residency and 2-year child & adolescent fellowship
  • Strong leadership, clinical, and communication skills
  • Proficiency with electronic health records

All Employees

  • 401(k)
  • Free licensure supervision
  • Pet insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
  • Perks @ Clarvida – national discounts on shopping, travel, Verizon, and entertainment
  • Mileage reimbursement
  • Cellphone stipend

(*Benefits may vary by state or county)

Work Location: San Diego, CA – On-site within Clarvida’s outpatient behavioral health programs

Employment Type: Part-time

How to Apply

If you are a board-certified or board-eligible Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist interested in making a meaningful impact in a collaborative setting, click “Apply Now” to submit your application.

About Clarvida

Clarvida is a behavioral health provider delivering recovery-driven, culturally responsive care across multiple states. We focus on person-centered treatment, clinical excellence, and supporting communities through integrated mental health services.

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Keywords

Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, Psychiatry, Behavioral Health, Medication Management, Clinical Oversight, Mental Health Services, Trauma-Informed Care, Healthcare, Clarvida Careers

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree, be board certified or eligible in psychiatry, and possess a valid California medical license. A 2-year child and adolescent fellowship is required along with strong leadership and clinical communication skills.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary collaborationHIPAA complianceChild & adolescent psychiatry

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 63% have no call, 70% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$460k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $416k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

40 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution37 jobs · 14 employers

5
<$410k
8
$410k-440k
9
$440k-470k
10
$470k-500k
5
$500k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 14 employers

401k / retirement match
81% this job
Sign-on bonus
73%
CME allowance
31%
Visa sponsorship
12%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Collaborating Psychiatrist

Eleanor Health · Washington, District of Columbia

$200-$250/hr
#2

Child Psychiatrist | Independent ContractorContract

Stars Behavioral Health Group · San Jose, California

$200-$240/hr
#3

Remote Psychiatrist (MD/DO) | Part Time - West Virginia License or IMLC Required

$175/hr
#4

Psychiatrist (MD/DO)

$210-$270/hr
+ 38 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 3.0
Better work-life than 20% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,867 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M
Typical market rent
$3,036/mo
Residents’ average commute
24 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
111.9
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About Clarvida - California

Health and Human Services
Fredericksburg, Virginia
501-1,000 employees

Benefits & Perks

401(k)
Free Licensure Supervision
Pet Insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Perks @ Clarvida (discounts)
Mileage Reimbursement
Cellphone Stipend