Salary : $344,578.99 - $418,837.91 Annually
Location : Fairfield, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 26-333140-01
Department: Health & Social Services Dept
Division: H&SS-Mental Health Div
Opening Date: 04/02/2026
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$30,000 retention bonus (subject to funding availability)

Solano County is seeking Psychiatrist - Child Board Certified to perform psychiatric evaluations and diagnoses of assigned clients under the age of 21; develop, monitor, and evaluate appropriate treatment plans including psychotherapy and/or psychotropic medication strategies for in-patient and out-patient child/adolescent clients and to perform and monitor a variety of administrative tasks/functions in support of assigned program areas/division services.

The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill full-time and part-time regular, limited-term or extra-help positions as vacancies occur or the need arises.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

EXPERIENCE: Successful completion of a three or four year psychiatry residency program that is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) to include one year of professional experience in providing child/adolescent psychiatric treatment and evaluation; this one year experience may be gained in residency.

LICENSING, CERTIFICATION AND REGISTRATION REQUIREMENTS:

• Applicants are required to possess a valid license as a physician and surgeon issued by the State of California.
• Possession of a valid certification as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry is required.
• Some positions in this class will require the applicant to possess a valid California driver's license, Class C, by the time of appointment.

Note: All licenses, certificates and registrations must be kept current while employed in this class. This may include the completion of continuing education units to maintain the required registration in good standing. Employees must keep their licenses, certifications and registrations current and failure to do so may constitute cause for personnel action in accordance with Civil Service Rules or applicable bargaining agreement.

SELECTION PROCESS:

4/23/2026 - 5:00pm 1st application review deadline to submit application and required documents.
7/30/2026 - 5:00pm next application review deadline to submit application and required documents.

Based on the information provided in the application documents, the qualified applicants will be invited for further examination and will either be pre-scheduled by the Department of Human Resources or be invited to self-schedule. All applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. Depending upon the number of applications received, the selection process may consist of an initial application screening, a mandatory information meeting, a written and/or practical exam, an oral board exam, or any combination listed. Responses to supplemental questions may be used as screening and testing mechanisms and will be used to assess an applicant's ability to advance in the process; as such, responses to supplemental questions should be treated as test examination responses. Information contained herein does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

HOW TO APPLY

Applications must be submitted through the NeoGOV system. Paper copies of applications are not accepted. All additional application materials as requested in the job announcement (e.g.: degree/transcripts, certificates, licenses, DD-214, ADA Accommodation Request, etc.) must be submitted by the application final filing deadline. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of completing the application. You will be evaluated based on the information provided on the application. Please ensure any experience you believe qualifies you for the job is reflected in your application's employment history. When completing employment details and/or responding to supplemental questions, do not write "see resume," as resumes will not be reviewed and this will be considered an incomplete application.
Previously submitted application materials (e.g., copies of diploma and/or transcripts, etc.) for prior recruitments will not be applied for this recruitment but must be re-submitted for this recruitment.
Any further questions can be directed to the Department of Human Resources at (707) 784-1113, business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m.
DOCUMENT SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS:
A valid license as a physician and surgeon issued by the State of California and a valid certification as a Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist by the American Board of Psychiatry are required for this position. All candidates must submit a copy of their college diploma (verifying the degree, date earned and area of specialization) or official/unofficial transcripts (verifying the date and degree conferred) by the final filing deadline.
PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING: Candidates who attended a college or university that is accredited by a foreign or non-U.S. accrediting agency must have their educational units evaluated by an educational evaluation service. The result must be submitted to the Human Resources Department no later than the close of the recruitment. Please contact the local college or university to learn where this service can be obtained.
HOW TO SIUBMIT YOUR DOCUMENTS:

In addition to uploading attachments when applying online, candidates may submit documents by fax to (707) 784-3424, or by email to Be sure to include the recruitment title (Psychiatrist - Child Board Certified) and the recruitment number (26-333200-01) in your email or fax.

We offer a benefits package to employees which includes health care, dental, vision, retirement, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and sick leave

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Positions assigned to this classification are required to drive. Do you possess a valid Driver's License?

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If you have a valid Driver's License, please provide the State and Driver's License number. If you do not have a valid Driver's License, please write "n/a."
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