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MCHC Health Centers
Ukiah, California

Psychiatrist (On Site)

PsychiatryNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$300k-$380k

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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

Board Certification

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary TeamworkCollaborative CareCompassionate Patient Care

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.

What does the Psychiatry market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score6.4 / 10 · above average in physician rolesranked against 22,343 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$300k–$380kPsychiatry median $401k (middle half $364k–$588k)14 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$307k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Psychiatry listings in California193 active1,863 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 60% remote · 68% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$100k sign-on · loan repaymentCalifornia 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 specialtiespostings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed
New Psychiatry listings1,296 in the last 30 days906 the 30 days before (+43%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Psychiatry pay trend−4.5% vs prior quarter—through Oct 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (22,343 Physician roles listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024), WeekdayDoc Hiring Index; as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

39 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

39 jobs · 11 employers
5
<$350k
6
$350k-395k
15
$395k-440k
10
$440k-485k
3
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

36 jobs · 11 employers
401k / retirement match
94% this job
Sign-on bonus
86% this job
CME allowance
31% this job
Relocation assistance
8% this job
Loan repayment
6% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Psychiatrist - Adult

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#2

Psychiatrist - Child/Adolescent

LifeStance Health · Des Moines, Iowa

$320k-$500k
#3

Outpatient Psychiatrist

$500k
#4

Child Psychiatrist-Outpatient Practice (MD or DO)

$425k-$475k
+ 37 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

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

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,855 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About MCHC Health Centers

Medical Practices
Ukiah, California
51-200 employees

Benefits & Perks

Up to $100,000 retention bonus
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

Living in Ukiah

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$501k≈ 1.7× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,921/mo≈ 8% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
19 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.