Child Psychiatrist

Child Psychiatrist Job Opening

Job Title: Child Psychiatrist Location: Throughout San Bernardino County, CA Job Type: Full-time Job Number: 26-19664-01 Department: Department of Behavioral Health Opening Date: February 21, 2026 Closing Date: Continuous

Job Summary:

Our doctors work a 4/10 schedule! Telework available up to 64 hours per pay period! Be an agent of change and make a difference in delivering health and wellness to millions of residents. Join a team that is passionate about the services they provide and is committed to making a difference throughout San Bernardino County.

Benefits:

• Excellent benefits package
• Opportunities for professional growth and development
• Competitive salary range: $346,444.80 - $401,772.80 annually

Loan Repayment Programs:

• Steven M. Thompson Physician Corps Loan Repayment Program: Up to $105,000 loan repayment for three (3) years of service
• National Health Service Corps (NHSC) Loan Repayment Program: Up to $75,000 loan repayment for two (2) years of service or may be able to completely pay off student loans with continued service (Must work in an NHSC approved site)
• 5% differential pay for ABPN Board Certification

Job Description:

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is recruiting for Child Psychiatrists who participate in a multidisciplinary team in order to provide treatment to child and adolescent patients in an outpatient clinic setting. Essential duties include:

• Conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of child/adolescent patients
• Providing multi-axial diagnoses according to the Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders (DSM) approved by the American Psychiatric Association
• Developing and implementing individualized mental health treatment planning for assigned child/adolescent patients
• Providing competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned child/adolescent patients
• Performing related tasks as required

Additional Job Openings:

DBH is also accepting applications for Psychiatrist I, Psychiatrist II, and Psychiatrist III. Please click on a job title to be redirected to the corresponding application.

About the Department:

The Department of Behavioral Health (DBH) is responsible for providing mental health and substance use disorder services to county residents who are experiencing major mental illness or substance abuse related issues. DBH provides mental health and substance use disorder prevention and treatment services to all age groups, with a primary emphasis on treating children/youth who may be seriously emotionally disturbed, adults who are experiencing a serious and persistent mental illness, and individuals who are experiencing substance use disorders.

Core Values:

DBHs core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

About DBH:

DBH is a unique County Department comprised of eight (8) direct service areas: Community Outpatient and Transitional Age Youth Services; Youth Collaborative and Justice Involved Services; Substance Use Disorder and Recovery Services; 24 Hour and Specialty Services; Adult Justice Involved and Diversion Services; Medical Services; Community Engagement and Equity Services; Office of Patients Rights.

Workforce and Budget:

The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.

How to Apply:

To review job-specific benefits, please refer to the Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). To apply, please submit your application and supplemental questionnaire.

Minimum Requirements:

• Education: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine
• Residency: Completion of a residency in psychiatry approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education
• License: Possession of a valid Physician and Surgeons certificate issued by either the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California
• Certification: Possession of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate
• Board Certification: Certified (or eligible for certification) as a Diplomate by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in the subspecialty of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry

Desired Qualifications:

• Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish, Tagalog, and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply
• Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills
• Experience working with the seriously mentally ill, eating disorders, and under-served populations is highly desirable

Selection Process:

The selection process will be based on a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Application Procedure:

• Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire
• Only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department
• Please do not refer to a resume or other attachments in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA):

San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants.

Veterans' Preference:

Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans Preference points.

Applicant Acknowledgement:

I acknowledge that I have read, understood, and agree to the above.

Additional Information:

• For more information, please refer to the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.
• For more details, review the Summary of Benefits and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU).
• For more information, please contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website.

Contact Information:

• Employer: San Bernardino County
• Address: 175 West Fifth Street, 1st Floor, San Bernardino, California, 92415-0440
• Phone: (909) 387-8304
• TTY Users: 711
• Website: http://www.sbcounty.gov/jobs