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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.

LifeStance Health logo

Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)

LifeStance HealthTop Employer

PsychiatryAgoura Hills, CA
375k - $440k
2w ago
HybridNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Psychiatry

LifeStance Health logo

Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)

LifeStance HealthTop Employer

PsychiatryVentura, CA
375k - $440k
2w ago
HybridNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Psychiatry

LifeStance Health logo

Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)

LifeStance HealthTop Employer

PsychiatrySan Jose, CA
375k - $440k
2w ago
HybridNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Psychiatry

LifeStance Health logo

Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)

LifeStance HealthTop Employer

PsychiatryBurlingame, CA
375k - $440k
2w ago
HybridNo Weekends
Top 25%

in Psychiatry

APLA Health logo

Psychiatrist

APLA HealthGreat Workplace

Top 25%

in Psychiatry

Elevance Health logo

Behavioral Health Medical Director – Psychiatrist – California Medicaid (Part-Time)

Elevance HealthGreat Workplace

PsychiatryRemote
178k-$290k
3d ago
No NightsNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry

MACT Health Board logo

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

MACT Health BoardGreat Workplace

No NightsNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry (NP)

Sutter Health logo

Nurse Practitioner, Psychiatric (ER Consult Team)

Sutter Health

Nurse PractitionerSacramento, CA
77.25 - $98.89 per hour
30+ days ago
No Weekends
Work-life

8.0/10

True Behavioral Health LP logo

Behavioral Health Tech.- Primary Mental Health 7am to 3:30pm

True Behavioral Health LP

Behavioral Health TechNewport Beach, CA
20-$28 per hour
No Weekends
Top 5%

in Psychiatry (Behavioral Health Tech)

Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health Center logo

PSYCHIATRIST

Tuolumne Me Wuk Indian Health CenterGreat Workplace

No NightsNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry

Telecare logo

Nurse Practitioner, Psych PMHNP - Windsor CSU

Telecare

No NightsNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry (NP)

Care Partners logo

Psychiatrist

Care PartnersTop Employer

HybridNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry

Care Partners logo

Psychiatrist

Care PartnersTop Employer

HybridNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry

Care Partners logo

Psychiatrist Opportunities in Orange County – Multiple Specialties - OPEN TO NEW GRADS!

Care PartnersTop Employer

HybridNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry

Care Partners logo

Psychiatrist |Orange County – Multiple Specialties - OPEN TO NEW GRADS!

Care PartnersTop Employer

HybridNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry

Care Partners logo

Psychiatrist (Interventional / Addiction Psychiatry) - OPEN TO NEW GRADS!

Care PartnersTop Employer

HybridNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry

Naphcare logo

Psychiatrist - JBCT

Naphcare

No CallNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry

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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 $541K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 65% of listed positions offer remote or hybrid arrangements.

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 8/10, with 5% with no on-call requirements, 95% with no weekends, 65% offering remote work. 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 LifeStance Health, Care Partners, APLA Health, Elevance Health, 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 $541K per year, with a median near $325K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid psychiatry jobs available?

Yes — about 65% of current psychiatry listings offer remote or hybrid work. 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. Among current listings, 5% with no on-call and 95% with no weekends. 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 LifeStance Health, Care Partners, APLA Health, Elevance Health, 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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