Psychiatrist (On Site)
Listed compensation
$300k-$380k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Mendocino Community Health Center (MCHC) has an opening for a Full or Part-Time Psychiatrist to join our Psychiatric Care team. This is 100% outpatient care, on-site position.
At MCHC we are defined by our commitment to providing quality care with compassion and our dedication to solving local problems through collaboration with expert partners. Our vision is to create a community where all people reach their full potential for health and well-being.
MCHC provides comprehensive services for the communities of Mendocino and Lake Counties, including primary care, dental, behavioral health, women's services, and specialty care services. There is strong team support and a multidisciplinary care team approach to care. Our doors are wide open to everyone in the communities we serve.
Compensation and Benefits
- Up to $100,000. in retention bonus
- Salary range of $300,000 - $380,000
Health, gap, dental, and vision insurance. Air Ambulance membership.
- Paid malpractice insurance
- License renewal
- Generous paid time off
- CME leave and allowance
- Loan repayment options
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement saving plans – 401(k) with % employer match
- Visa Assistance
Highlights of Being a Provider at MCHC
- Highly collaborative and team-oriented environment.
- 100% Outpatient
No Call
Location! Mendocino and Lake County are incredible places to live. You can live on a lake, in a picturesque valley, or in the mountains and still be 5-10 minutes away from the practice and a short drive to major cities
Our clinics are located in rural (but not isolated) Northern California, 2 hrs. north of San Francisco and 1 hr. from the Pacific Ocean. This friendly community is rich in the arts and produces some of the best wines in Northern California. An area with plenty for outdoor enthusiasts and foodies alike.
We offer an unparalleled sense of community in a family-friendly environment, filled with opportunities for education, exercise, and creative outlet.
In addition, with a short, stress-free commute, you'll have more time to spend with your family and friends or to explore the million acres of national forest, numerous lakes, picturesque vineyards, and breathtaking coastline that our area has to offer.
You may choose to enjoy cultural activities, including the symphony, community theater, dance and yoga studios, or galleries that display the amazing work of local artists.
If you have not yet traveled to this part of California, it is the peacefulness of Redwood Tree Groves and the short drive to the awe-inspiring Pacific Ocean that will draw you! If making a difference is important to you, you'll gain a strong sense of satisfaction from practicing at our health centers.
Your expertise and compassion will be very much appreciated by your patients, and your colleagues will soon become treasured mentors, eager collaborators, and lifelong friends.
All of this adds up to a quality of life that you won't find elsewhere: Increased job satisfaction, time with family and friends, and the space to explore the personal interests that make your life more complete.
Hear from our current Providers on what working at MCHC is like: mchcinc.org We would love to connect with you on what you are looking for in a new position and what MCHC has to offer. If you are interested in learning more about having your practice with MCHC apply today!
Requirements
- CA MD/DO license
- DEA License
- Board Certified
- Spanish/English Bilingual preferred
Key Responsibilities
Provide outpatient psychiatric care as part of MCHC’s multidisciplinary Psychiatric Care team. Collaborate with colleagues and community partners to deliver compassionate, high-quality care to patients in Mendocino and Lake Counties.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 10+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$340k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $307k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 60% are remote, 68% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.4 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,343 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $300k–$380k | Psychiatry median $401k (middle half $364k–$588k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$307k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in California | 193 active | 1,863 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 60% remote · 68% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $100k sign-on · loan repayment | California physician listings (all specialties): 32% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 29% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,296 in the last 30 days | 906 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −4.5% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist (On Site) at MCHC Health Centers a 6.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Physician roles — ranked against 22,343 active Physician roles listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.
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