Psychiatrist (Sacramento)

Northern California Behavioral Health System

1 month ago

Sacramento, CaliforniaFull TimePsychiatry

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northern California Behavioral Health System as a Psychiatrist (Sacramento) in Sacramento, California, United States.

Key Responsibilities

standing psychiatric hospital who will be responsible for assessing patients, diagnosing or ruling out mental disorders, prescribing treatments, and ordering follow

up appointments to monitor the patient's progress.

Requirements

ordered commitment to be restored to competency. Unique aspects of the IST units include:

For the overwhelming majority of these forensic patients, their commitment includes an Involuntary Medication Order (IMO) which allows for the involuntary use of psychotropic medications.

A heavily emphasized treatment team approach to the acute stabilization of underlying psychiatric issues, followed by a longer

driven pressures to discharge them.

Benefits & Compensation

1099 or employment models available.

Work Schedule

Full-Time position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Apply to join Northern California Behavioral Health System as a Psychiatrist (Sacramento).

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist (Sacramento) at Northern California Behavioral Health System a 2.4 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as below average. This places the position in the average range of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform.

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

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at Northern California Behavioral Health System 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.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Sacramento, California.

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