Per Diem (On Call) Inpatient Clinician (Sacramento)

Northern California Behavioral Health System

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Sacramento, California$40.23 - $48.18/hrPer Diem / PRNClinical Psychology

✓ No Call✓ No Nights

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Job Description

About the Role

Join Northern California Behavioral Health System as a Inpatient Clinician – Per Diem, $40.23-$48.18/hr in [object Object]. POSITION TITLE: Clinician – AMFT/ASW/LMFT/LCSW/APCC/LPCC REPORTS TO (TITLE): Director of Clinical Services Schedule: Per Diem/On call (Weekends, but flexible to include weekdays and holidays, etc.).

Key Responsibilities

up care and resources. Supports with department training of on

boarding new clinicians to Clinical Services Department and participate in cross

training as needed to support patient care and coordination. Linkage and Discharge Planning: Mental health/recovery services, communication with County Liaison follow

up appointments, patient

Requirements

solving and decision

making skills. Demonstrated commitment to working collaboratively as well as possessing the skills to lead, influence, and motivate others. Ability to work in a fast

Benefits & Compensation

Salary: $40.23 - $48.18/hr

17.5 days PTO.

401(k) with employer match.

Work Schedule

Per Diem position.

Call responsibilities required.

Weekend coverage may be required.

Day shift only - no nights.

This position offers day shifts only. Work with Northern California Behavioral Health System in [object Object].

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Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Overview

This Per Diem (On Call) Inpatient Clinician (Sacramento) position at Northern California Behavioral Health System includes the following lifestyle factors: no on-call duties, no night shifts. Candidates should review the full job details to assess overall work-life fit.

Clinical Psychology — Physician Career Context

This Clinical Psychology 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, Clinical Psychology professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $95k, with the typical range spanning $70k to $140k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

Northern California Behavioral Health System lists compensation for this physician position at $40k to $48k annually.

This is approximately 54% below the national median for Clinical Psychology professionals, which is around $95k.

This position also offers production-based compensation: $48000 per hourly. Production bonuses can significantly increase total earnings above the stated base salary range.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Sacramento, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No on-call requirements — clinicians are completely off-duty after hours
No night shifts — a daytime-only schedule
Transparent compensation ($40k–$48k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: Medical, Vision, Dental, 401(k), 3.5 Weeks Paid Time Off, $25,000 Life insurance policy. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

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