Psychiatrist

PsychiatryPart-Time

Listed compensation

$150-$200/hr

The week · per this posting

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

Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: Redding, CA 96001Position Type: Part TimeSalary Range: $150.00 - $200.00 HourlyTravel Percentage: NoneJob Shift: DayThis role is anticipated to be 4 hours a week, supporting one of our contract locations.

We are seeking a licensed psychiatrist (must hold an active CA Medical Board license) who is interested in expanding their practice by providing specialized evaluations rather than ongoing therapy or medication management.

This position focuses on conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments, including those related to conservatorships, offering you a unique opportunity to diversify your professional work.

In this role, you will perform structured one-time evaluations of individuals requiring assessment of clinical impairment, capacity, and other relevant psychiatric conditions. These assessments often inform legal proceedings, conservatorship decisions, or treatment planning.

Evaluations may be conducted in person or remotely, depending on the case. We provide full training, report templates, and ongoing support to help you master the requirements of these assessments.

Our administrative staff manages scheduling, billing, and logistics so you can focus on delivering high-quality evaluations and reports. Duties & Responsibilities Conduct comprehensive psychiatric assessments to evaluate capacity, impairment, or need for conservatorship.

Prepare clear, detailed, and timely reports (training and templates provided). Offer professional opinions to assist courts, families, and care teams in making informed decisions. Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensure confidentiality at all times. Collaborate with administrative staff to ensure smooth case management.

Qualifications Active, unrestricted CA medical license. Board-certified in Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (or eligible/ equivalent). Experience with diagnostic assessments and report writing required. Familiarity with evaluating cognitive disorders, dementia, or capacity issues strongly preferred. Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred. Strong communication and documentation skills.

Key Responsibilities

The role involves conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments to evaluate capacity, impairment, or the need for conservatorship, and preparing clear, detailed reports to assist legal and care teams.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an active, unrestricted CA Medical Board license and be Board-certified in Psychiatry, with required experience in diagnostic assessments and report writing.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Conservatorship EvaluationsCapacity EvaluationImpairment AssessmentHIPAA ComplianceDementia Evaluation

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 40 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 53% are remote, 63% have no call, 68% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Native American Mental Health Services holds silver-tier status on WeekdayDoc's Top Employers work-life index, composite score 75/100, 4 active listings.

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

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist at NATIVE AMERICAN MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES a 6.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 21,509 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 14 employers

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

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 6.2
Better work-life than 50% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,864 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Redding

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$375k
Typical market rent
$1,704/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
100.7
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 · Redding, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About Native American Mental Health Services

Hospitals and Health Care
Redding, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Flexible schedule
Full training and report templates
Administrative staff manages scheduling and billing