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320+ Psychiatry Jobs in California

Psychiatry positions in California with transparent pay, call schedules, and work-life balance ratings. No guessing — see everything before you apply.

320+ positions available

320+ Psychiatry Jobs in California Available Now

These 255 roles pay ~$261k median with 7.2/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Acadia Healthcare logo

Overnight PRN Behavioral Health Associate

Acadia Healthcare

Behavioral Health TechScotts Valley, CA
25 - $26 per hour
30+ days ago
Executive Mental Health logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Stockton

Executive Mental HealthGreat Workplace

Nurse PractitionerStockton, CA
140k - $170k
30+ days ago
Stars Behavioral Health Group logo

Mental Health Licensed Psychiatric Technician

Stars Behavioral Health Group

Behavioral Health TechnicianLong Beach, CA
30+ days ago
Adventist Health logo

Behavioral Health Technician (LPT) | Per Diem | Dayshift | Psychiatric Acute - Ped/Adolescent 2

Adventist Health

Behavioral Health TechVallejo, CA
68k-$89k
Vituity logo

Physician - Child and Adolescent Psychiatry - John Muir Medical Center - Concord

Vituity

Adventist Health logo

Behavioral Health Technician (LPT), Behavioral Health, Full Time, Days

Adventist Health

Behavioral Health TechVallejo, CA
Adventist Health logo

Behavioral Health Technician (LPT) - Per Diem

Adventist Health

Behavioral Health TechVallejo, CA
32.79-$42.79 per hour
Sutter Health logo

Staff Nurse II, Inpatient Behavioral Health-ADOL

Sutter Health

Registered NurseSan Mateo, CA
83.66-$113.22 per hour
East Bay Agency logo

Behavioral Health Counselor

East Bay Agency

Telecare logo

Rehab Counselor - Mental Health 110

Telecare

Executive Mental Health logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Petaluma

Executive Mental HealthGreat Workplace

Confidential Employer logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Supervisor

Confidential Employer

Southern California Permanente Medical Group logo

Psychiatrist Adult - Downey (Spanish-Speaking)

Southern California Permanente Medical Group

Clearview Treatment Programs logo

Psychiatrist - Contract

Clearview Treatment ProgramsGreat Workplace

PsychiatrySan Diego, CA
250-$300 per hour
AACI logo

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

AACIGreat Workplace

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUP logo

Contract Psychiatrist

ODYSSEY BEHAVIORAL GROUPGreat Workplace

National Health Foundation logo

Behavioral Health Nurse - Contract Position, Ve

National Health Foundation

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How California Compares for Psychiatry Pay

California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own psychiatry postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$228k
Pay rank
#18 of 51
Work-life balance
6.4/10 · #14
Open listings
876

Psychiatry roles in California advertise $14k above the $214k median across the 51 states we can measure, where Kansas leads at $353k.

Psychiatry median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$228k6.4/10876
Kansas#1$353k+$125k5.7/1092
Pennsylvania#2$353k+$124k7.1/10952
Delaware#3$320k+$92k5.4/1065
Utah#4$304k+$76k7.0/10135
Arizonaborders$226k−$3k5.9/10254
Oregonborders$178k−$50k6.7/10117
Nevadaborders$143k−$86k5.8/1042

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 51 measured states.

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320+ psychiatry positions in California

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Psychiatry Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking psychiatry jobs in california. With 320+ open positions and salaries ranging from $42K to $624K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Psychiatry Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 3/10. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for psychiatry jobs in california include Adventist Health, Executive Mental Health, Telecare, Clearview Treatment Programs, and more. Positions span psychiatry jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

Among the top-rated employers hiring for psychiatry jobs in california, Talkiatry (score: 96.4/100), Receptive (score: 94.2/100), Geode Health (score: 93.8/100) have earned WeekdayDoc's Top Employer designation based on our proprietary ranking system. This ranking evaluates burnout scores (40%), salary competitiveness (30%), and work-life balance features like no-call and remote options (30%). See the full rankings on our Top Employers page.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $210K. This data is derived from 1,992+ job postings analyzed over the past 12 months — updated daily, unlike annual survey-based reports. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do psychiatry earn in California?

Listed psychiatry in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $42K to $624K per year, with a median near $140K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid psychiatry jobs available?

Some psychiatry roles offer remote or hybrid flexibility. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which psychiatry jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every psychiatry role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring psychiatry in California right now?

Employers currently hiring for psychiatry roles include Adventist Health, Executive Mental Health, Telecare, Clearview Treatment Programs, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many psychiatry jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 320+ psychiatry positions in California listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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