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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

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

LifeStance HealthTop Employer

Nurse PractitionerWestminster, CA
200k - $250k
30+ days ago
HybridNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry (NP)

LifeStance Health logo

Outpatient Psychiatrist (Adult or Child & Adolescent)

LifeStance HealthTop Employer

PsychiatrySan Diego, CA
375k - $440k
30+ days ago
HybridNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry

Seneca Family of Agencies logo

Psychiatrist

Seneca Family of AgenciesGreat Workplace

PsychiatryPetaluma, CA
240-$265 per hour
HybridNo Weekends
Above avg

in Psychiatry

Stallant Health Crescent City logo

Psychiatrist – Full-Time, On-Site | $400,000 Base Salary + Comprehensive Benefits

Stallant Health Crescent CityGreat Workplace

No Call
Top 25%

in Physician roles

Telecare logo

Nurse Practitioner, Psych PMHNP - RENEW B Street

Telecare

Nurse PractitionerSacramento, CA
84 - $103 per hour
2w ago
No Weekends
Top 25%

in Nurse Practitioner roles

Telecare logo

Floating Psychiatrist

Telecare

PsychiatryAlameda, CA
381k-$476k
3w ago
No Weekends
Top 25%

in Physician roles

Telecare logo

Nurse Practitioner, Psych PMHNP - Home First Central

Telecare

Nurse PractitionerGarden Grove, CA
81 - $100 per hour
30+ days ago
No Weekends
Work-life

7.2/10

Telecare logo

Nurse Practitioner, Psych PMHNP - Alameda STRIDES Assertive Community Treatment

Telecare

Nurse PractitionerOakland, CA
85.32-$105.36 per hour
No Weekends
Work-life

7.2/10

Del Amo Behavioral Health System logo

Inpatient General Psychiatrist |Independent Contractor| Lucrative Compensation Potential | Torrance, California

Del Amo Behavioral Health System

No Weekends
Top 25%

in Physician roles

Tenet Healthcare logo

Director of Behavioral Health

Tenet Healthcare

No Nights
Top 25%

in Physician roles

SACRAMENTO NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH CENTER logo

Psychiatrist - Part Time

SACRAMENTO NATIVE AMERICAN HEALTH CENTER

PsychiatrySacramento, CA
195-$200 per hour
No CallNo Nights
Above avg

in Physician roles

Telecare logo

Nurse Practitioner, Psych PMHNP - Vida FACT

Telecare

Nurse PractitionerSan Diego, CA
101k-$125k
30+ days ago
No Weekends
Above avg

in Nurse Practitioner roles

Mood Health logo

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Mood HealthGreat Workplace

Nurse PractitionerWalnut Creek, CA
100-$110 per hour
3w ago
HybridNo Weekends
Work-life

6.5/10

Mood Health logo

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) (Remote)

Mood HealthGreat Workplace

HybridNo Weekends
Work-life

6.5/10

Mood Health logo

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP)

Mood HealthGreat Workplace

HybridNo Weekends
Work-life

6.5/10

Med America logo

Physician - Emergency Psychiatry

Med America

No Weekends
Above avg

in Physician roles

City and County of San Francis logo

Occupational Therapist (2548) - Department of Public Health - (EXEMPT)

City and County of San Francis

Occupational TherapistSan Francisco, CA
57.4625-$80.925 per hour
2d ago
No Weekends
Work-life

6.4/10

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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.

California Psychiatry

320+ psychiatry positions in California

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Positions screened for burnout risk

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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 $101K to $551K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance. 30% 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 6.9/10, with 15% with no on-call requirements, 80% with no weekends, 30% 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 Telecare, Mood Health, LifeStance Health, Seneca Family of Agencies, 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 $101K to $551K per year, with a median near $208K. 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 30% 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, 15% with no on-call and 80% 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 Telecare, Mood Health, LifeStance Health, Seneca Family of Agencies, 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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