Psychiatrist

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$208K - $291K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 6mo ago

Job Description

The Psychiatrist evaluates, diagnosis, and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication(s), and evaluate treatment results. The Psychiatrist synthesizes theoretical, scientific, and clinical knowledge and exercises independent judgment in the management/delivery of service in accordance with established NEVHC, and other regulatory agency guidelines.

Reports To

Director of Behavioral Health and Director of Adult Medicine

Requirements

1. Current and valid board certification in psychiatry.

2. Medical degree from an accredited medical school and completion of an approved psychiatric residency.

3. Licensed to practice medicine in state of California.

4. Current DEA registration.

5. Fluency in English (speaks, read and write).

6. Fluency in Spanish (speak, translate, read and write) preferred

7. Thorough working knowledge of business English, spelling, punctuation, and contemporary general office practices and procedures.

8. Computer skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, etc.), electronic health record systems, and database systems.

9. Effective verbal and written communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with patients and others.

10. Very effective oral and written communications skills including public speaking experience.

11. Effective work organization skills.

12. Excellent leadership skills.

13. Ability to work effectively as a team player.

14. Ability to be flexible and work in a changing environment.

15. Sensitivity to the different cultures represented among members and staff.

16. Demonstrated ability to listen and communicate with others in a professional and caring manner including sensitivity with individuals from diverse cultures and lifestyles.

17. Demonstrated ability to set priorities for tasks to work effectively in spite of interruptions and under minimal supervision. Self-starter, reliable and dependable.

18. Demonstrated proficiency with the electronic health record database within three months of attending training session(s).

19. Ability to maintain absolute confidentiality about health care and other patient/client information.

20. Current California driver’s license, appropriate insurance coverage and a driving record acceptable to the NEVHC’s insurance carrier (if required to drive on the job).

Northeast Valley Health Corporation provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Northeast Valley Health Corporation complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

Key Responsibilities

The Psychiatrist evaluates, diagnoses, and treats patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and evaluate treatment results.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
10+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Treatment PlanningMedication ManagementTeamworkCultural SensitivityOrganizational SkillsReliabilityBilingual

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 68% have no call, 74% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$250k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $226k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Psychiatry pay on WeekdayDoc is up 7.5% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Psychiatrist at NORTHEAST VALLEY HEALTH a 7.2 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as very good. This places the position in the Above average in Psychiatry — ranked against 1,863 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

29 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution29 jobs · 17 employers

8
<$350k
4
$350k-400k
4
$400k-450k
9
$450k-500k
4
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks27 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
93%
Sign-on bonus
67%
CME allowance
48%
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
11%

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.4this job 7.2
Better work-life than 60% of Psychiatry listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 1,863 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.