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North East Medical Services
San Francisco, California

PSYCHIATRIST

PsychiatryFull-Time

Listed compensation

$285K - $332K

The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed

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

Posted 4mo ago

Job Description

Job DetailsJob Location: San Francisco, CA 94133Salary Range: $285,229.20 - $332,260.24 SalaryWe are seeking a dedicated and compassionate General Psychiatrist to join our outpatient medical team.

The psychiatrist will provide comprehensive mental health care, including assessments, diagnosis, medication management, and therapeutic interventions for a diverse patient population.

This role focuses on offering high-quality psychiatric care in a supportive outpatient environment, collaborating with a multidisciplinary team of healthcare professionals. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Conduct comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and mental health assessments for patients.

Develop and implement individualized treatment plans that may include medication management, psychotherapy, and other therapeutic modalities. Monitor patient progress, adjust treatment plans as necessary, and ensure optimal patient outcomes.

Provide psychoeducation to patients and families regarding mental health conditions, treatment options, and self-management strategies. Work closely with a multidisciplinary team, including psychologists, social workers, therapists, psychiatric NPs and primary care providers, to coordinate patient care.

Maintain accurate, timely, and thorough documentation of all patient interactions in the electronic health record (EHR) system. Participate in clinical meetings, case discussions, and continuing education activities to maintain and enhance clinical skills.

Uphold ethical standards, confidentiality, and compliance with all regulatory and organizational policies. Participates in planning and administrative decisions affecting program’s treatment approaches, technology, and quality of care.

Work on integration of behavioral health and primary care through Collaboration Model Will be required to achieve productivity standards as set forth and outlined by department Performs psychiatric reviews of charts and treatment plans.

May supervise psychiatric NP Performs other job duties as required by manager/supervisor. Medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) from an accredited medical school. Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry; valid state medical license.

Board-certified is required Prior experience in an outpatient psychiatric setting is preferred but not required; recent graduates are encouraged to apply.

Skills: Strong clinical, diagnostic, and therapeutic skills; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; proficiency with EHR systems; ability to work effectively within a team environment. Current documentation of Basic Life Support is required.

Minimum of 2 years of related work experience in general office Proficient in Microsoft Office is a plus LANGUAGE: Must be able to fluently speak, read and write English. Fluent in Chinese (Cantonese and/or Mandarin) preferred Fluency in other languages are an asset. STATUS: This is an FLSA Exempt position.

This is not an OSHA high-risk position. This is a Full Time position. NEMS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer welcoming diversity in our workforce. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

NEMS BENEFITS: Competitive benefits, including free medical, dental and vision insurance for employee, spouse and/or children; and company contribution to 401(k).

Key Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive mental health care including assessments, diagnosis, and medication management for a diverse outpatient population. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to develop individualized treatment plans and maintain accurate electronic health records.

Requirements

Requires a medical degree (M.D. or D.O.) and Board Certification or Eligibility in Psychiatry with a valid state medical license. Candidates must have Basic Life Support certification and fluency in English, with Chinese language skills preferred.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

BLS

Key Skills

Psychiatric EvaluationClinical DiagnosisEHR ProficiencyInterpersonal CommunicationMultidisciplinary Collaboration

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 38% are remote, 70% have no call, 76% require no weekends.

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$309k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $279k 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 8.3% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates PSYCHIATRIST at NORTH EAST MEDICAL SERVICES 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 1,864 active Psychiatry listings on WeekdayDoc.

Top Psychiatrist Jobs

27 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution27 jobs · 16 employers

9
<$350k
3
$350k-400k
3
$400k-450k
8
$450k-500k
4
$500k

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks26 jobs · 16 employers

401k / retirement match
92% this job
Sign-on bonus
62%
CME allowance
50% this job
Loan repayment
15%
Relocation assistance
8%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$320k-$500k
#2

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#3

Interventional Psychiatrist

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#4

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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 1,864 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Francisco

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.74M≈ 6.1× annual pay
Typical market rent
$4,682/mo≈ 20% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

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

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

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About North East Medical Services

Hospitals and Health Care
San Francisco, CA
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Free medical, dental, vision insurance for employee, spouse, and children
Company contribution to 401(k)