Staff Psychiatrist

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Staff Psychiatrist at UCSF a 5.5 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as moderate. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.

Candidates should carefully assess workload expectations and scheduling demands before applying.

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 $140k to $263k annually.

This is approximately 33% 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 San Francisco, California.

Key skills and qualifications: Psychiatric assessment, Medication management, Trauma-related disorders, Pharmacotherapy, Substance use disorder treatment, MAT, Diagnosis, Treatment planning. Candidates with experience in these areas may be especially well-suited for this Psychiatry role.

Core responsibilities: The Staff Psychiatrist provides direct psychiatric assessment, consultation, and medication management for patients recovering from trauma and related psychiatric disorders. They collaborate with therapists to offer substance use disorder screening and medication-assisted treatment within a multidis...

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