Public Health Psychiatrist III*

Salary : $354,640.00 - $420,638.40 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19669DPH-01
Department: Public Health
Opening Date: 04/18/2026

The Job
The Department of Public Health (DPH), Clinic Operations is recruiting for a Public Health Psychiatrist III* who functions as a, lead physician assuming medical responsibility for adult and/or child and adolescent patients under their direct care and supervision in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHC) across the county. Essential duties include conducting comprehensive psychiatric assessments/evaluations and mental status examinations (MSEs) of adult and/or child and 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 adult and/or child and adolescent patients; providing competent psychotropic medication treatment and other psychiatric treatments to meet the needs of assigned adult and/or child and adolescent patients; leading lower-level professional and paraprofessional staff, such as clinical therapists, nurse practitioners, and case managers, including assigning and reviewing work, training staff, provide feedback or assist with writing work performance evaluations, participating in the hiring process and assisting with disciplinary actions, lead work responsibilities and decision making at assigned clinics may provide administrative oversight for lower-level professional and, works closely with the health center leadership, especially in discussing clinical and non-clinical issues pertinent to patient care.

*Official Title: Behavioral Health Physician III
For additional details, please refer to the Behavioral Health Physician III job description.
EXCELLENT BENEFITS!
To review job-specific benefits, please refer to:
Summary of Benefits
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Pre-Employment Process: Prior to appointment, incumbent must pass a background investigation and verification of employment history and education as well as a physical exam and drug screening.
Work Schedule: Evening hours may be required to support late clinic operations.
Completion of Residency: Official job offers cannot be made until candidate has verified completion of residency.
Teaching Requirement: Incumbents will be assigned to supervise/teach medical learners.
Sponsorship: Please note San Bernardino County is not able to consider candidates who will require visa sponsorship at the time of application or in the future.

Minimum Requirements
Candidates must meet all of the following requirements:

Education: Graduation from an accredited school of medicine is required.
Residency: Completion of a residency in psychiatry approved by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education is required. A copy of the certificate of completion of residency MUST be submitted with the application.
License: Possession of a valid Physician and Surgeon's certificate issued by either the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California is required. Applicants MUST indicate number and expiration date on the Supplemental Questionnaire to be considered.
Certification: Possession of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) certificate and a Basic Life Support (BLS) certificate issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) is required. A copy of certificates must be submitted with the application.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience working in a lead capacity as a licensed Psychiatrist within a public or private behavioral health or healthcare organization.

Desired Qualifications
Applicants fluent in American Sign Language, Arabic, Korean, Mandarin, Spanish and/or Vietnamese are strongly encouraged to apply. Additional compensation is associated with positions requiring the use of bilingual skills. Testing of bilingual skills may be required to receive additional compensation.

The ideal candidate will be certified as a Diplomate by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. (Candidates who are certified should submit a copy of their certificate with the application). Additionally, the ideal candidate will possess excellent communication skills and have experience working under a collaborative care model within an FQHC. Experience leading a team of Psychiatrists who work with the seriously mentally ill, eating disorders, under-served populations, and with adults, children and adolescents, and the forensic population is highly desirable.

Selection Process
There will be a competitive evaluationof qualifications based on a review of the application and supplemental questionnaire. It is to your advantage to be explicit in your responses on the application and supplemental questionnaire.

Application Procedure: Applications will be accepted continuously and reviewed periodically. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as soon as possible as this recruitment may close at any time. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the application and/or supplemental questionnaire.

Completing your application with statements such as "see/refer to resume" or "see attached" rather than completing your work history may affect your eligibility or competitive evaluation score. Be sure to clearly describe your experience in meeting the minimum requirements.
Technical Assistance: If you require technical assistance, follow this link to or contact their Toll-Free Applicant Support line at (855) 524-5627. Please note that Human Resources is not responsible for any issues or delays caused by your internet connection, computer, or browser when submitting an application.

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.
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Instructions: The information on the Application and your responses to the following supplemental questions will be used in a competitive evaluation of qualifications. Detailed responses should be provided for each question in order to ensure qualifications are properly considered (do not refer to a resume). Each response must include the name(s) of your employer(s) and dates of employment where you performed the duty, the title of your position(s), and the percentage of time performing the function (the latter if applicable). Employers listed on this questionnaire must also be listed and fully detailed in the work experience section of your application.

• I have read and understand the above statement.

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License: Possession of a valid Physician and Surgeon's license issued by either the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California is required. List your license number and expiration date below. If you do not posses a valid license indicate "N/A".
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Residency in Psychiatry: Candidates who have completed an approved residency in Psychiatry must submit a copy of their certificate of completion. Candidates within six months of completion are required to submit a letter of verification. Candidates should scan/attach documentation to the online application in the attachments section OR fax to: (909) 383-2394, attn: Psychiatrist III. Documentation must be received within one week of the date of application.Select the statement below which applies.

• I have completed an approved residency in psychiatry and have submitted a copy of my certificate of completion.
• I have not completed an approved residency in psychiatry.

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DEA Certificate: Candidates must provide a copy of a valid Drug Enforcement Administration certificate.
Candidates should scan/attach documentation to the online application in the attachments section OR fax to: (909) 383-2394, attn: Psychiatrist III. Documentation must be received within one week of the date of application.Select the statement below which applies.

• I have a valid DEA certificate and have submitted a copy with my application.
• I do not have a valid DEA certificate.

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Describe your experience as a Psychiatrist treating the seriously mentally ill and working with under-served populations.
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Describe your experience as a Psychiatrist collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
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Describe your experience teaching residents and/or medical students. -OR- Describe your experience working in a behavioral health specialty clinic (e.g., outpatient forensics, correctional mental health services, Clozaril, diversion, quality improvement, or informatics).
Include employer, dates of employment, and number/title of staff for which you were responsible for teaching (if applicable).
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Applicant Acknowledgement - Notification via email: As part of our efforts to increase efficiency and promote conservation of resources, human resources uses email to communicate with applicants. Therefore, all future communications regarding this recruitment, including applicant status and testing notifications, will be made via email.

Each applicant needs their own email address. We strongly encourage you, as an applicant, to ensure that the email address you have provided us with your application is current, secure, confidential, and readily accessible to you. Adjust Spam and/or other filters so that our emails are accepted. Please carefully read any notices that we send you and follow any instructions provided in a timely manner. We will not be responsible in any way if you do not receive our emails (i.e., for the non-delivery of our emails or if you fail to check your e-mail on a timely basis).

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

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For your convenience, a step-by-step guide to create and apply filters within Gmail is available in the attached PDF. Once downloaded, follow the instructions so that you will receive future emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources.

Note: If you apply the filters and still do not receive emails from San Bernardino County Human Resources you can check your (Neogov) account inbox. All notifications will appear there.

• I understand

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Applicant Acknowledgement - Application Complete: Thank you for taking the time to complete this application and supplemental questionnaire. Please be sure to review all information provided prior to submitting it as you cannot update or revise it once submitted. Your submitted application will be reviewed and evaluated as is. Please do not refer to a resume or other documentation in lieu of completing the employment history section or responding to the supplemental questions; they will not be reviewed or considered.

Once your application has been successfully submitted, you will receive an onscreen confirmation and an email confirmation will be sent to the email address listed on your application. We recommend that you save and/or print these for your records. Please note: if you do not receive an onscreen confirmation and an email acknowledging our receipt of your application, we have not received your application.

• I acknowledge that I have reviewed my application and understand that I will not be able to update or revise any part of it once submitted.

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