BERT Behavioral Health Psychiatric Professional

This Psychiatry position at UCSF is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

UCSF lists compensation for this physician position at $124k to $163k annually.

This is approximately 52% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

This employer qualifies for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). Eligible clinicians can have their remaining federal student loan balance forgiven after 120 qualifying monthly payments (10 years). For physicians and advanced practice providers carrying significant educational debt, PSLF eligibility can represent hundreds of thousands of dollars in long-term financial benefit.

This position is based in California.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric evaluation, Crisis intervention, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Risk assessment, Diagnostic assessment, Therapeutic approaches, Patient care, Active listening. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The clinician provides behavioral health crisis services and risk assessments for pediatric patients in emergency and inpatient settings. They are responsible for level of care determinations and implementing evidence-based interventions in a multi-disciplinary environment.

Benefits package: University Benefits, Total Compensation Package. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.