Salary: $345,716.80 - $498,617.60 Annually
Location : San Bernardino, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-13111-01
Department: Department of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
The Job
APPLICATIONS/RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.
APPLY BY JULY 17, 2026, FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION
We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual merit step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $498,617 annually.
Access the Chief Psychiatric Medical Director* position brochure
The County also offers an alternative that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits, including: use of increased pay rate to calculate County contributions to RMT, 401(k), and 457(b) plans, leave cash outs, and retirement contribution rate.
*For more information, refer to the job description.
The Chief Psychiatric Medical Director is an Unclassified position and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.
San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a Chief Psychiatric Medical Director to oversee all administrative and clinical operations related to behavioral health and psychiatric care. This executive leader will drive the strategic vision of the department through innovative behavioral health programs that serve the community and prioritize the highest standards of care. They will supervise a direct staff of seven, consisting of associate medical directors and nurse managers, up to 200 indirect reports, and an approximate budget of $43 million. The ideal candidate is an experienced administrator of a large health system with strong knowledge of behavioral health and acute psychiatric care, and will have a hands-on and solution-oriented approach. They will be a positive, energetic, flexible, and influential leader. San Bernardino County is seeking top talent to join the organization at a transformative and exciting time. Empower a dynamic team in the service of others - apply today!
HOW TO APPLY
Submit cover letter and resume to:
Craig Southerland
(619) 393-9508
QUESTIONS?
Contact Craig Southerland, Public Service Search at
or (619) 393-9508
Exempt Unit-Group C
San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.
Please review the appropriate * for more information
Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County's Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the for more detailed information.
*Retirement benefits subject to change.
