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Child Psychiatrist

San Bernardino County

·

Feb 21, 2026

Salary
$346k – $412k/yr
Location
Throughout San Bernardino County, CA, CA, US
Type
Full-time
Department
Healthcare
Education
Certification
Visa
Not sponsored
Source
GovernmentJobs

Description

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.

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

Child Psychiatrist Department of Behavioral Health County Logo with child psychiatrist background

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.

For additional details, please refer to the Child Psychiatrist job description.

DBH is also accepting applications for Behavioral Health Physician IBehavioral Health Physician II, Behavioral Health Physician IIIand Behavioral Health Physician IVPlease click on a job title to be redirected to the corresponding application. Each position requires its own application.

Promoting Prevention Intervention Recovery and Resiliency San Bernardino County Behavioral Health sunset in background

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. DBH also provides an array of outreach/engagement, prevention, and early intervention services. DBH's core values are service, integrity, accountability, and trust.

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 and five (5) indirect service areas: Administrative and Fiscal Services; Public Relations and Outreach Services; Program Support Services; Disaster and Safety Unit; and the Office of Compliance. The Department currently has a workforce in excess of 1500 positions and an approximate $800 million-dollar annual budget.

The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.

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, applicants must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting and medical exam, which may include drug and/or TB testing. Applicants must be a U.S. Citizen or a permanent U.S. resident.

Work Schedule: Evening and weekend shifts are available for some assignments (voluntary participation). 

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.

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 is required.  A copy of the DEA certificate must be submitted with the application.

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. Note: Applications will be accepted from candidates within twelve (12) months of completion of fellowship. Applicants must provide a letter of verification from their program which verifies the anticipated date of completion.
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. 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 collaborating in multidisciplinary treatment teams and developing strong relationships with community providers. Experience working with the seriously mentally ill, eating disorders, and under-served populations is highly desirable.
Application Procedure: There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in the Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire. You are encouraged to include detailed descriptions of your qualifying experience, as only the most highly qualified applicants will be referred to the Department. Please ensure all relevant experience is indicated in the Application and responses to the Supplemental Questionnaire, as resumes and other attachments will not be reviewed for the competitive evaluation.

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.

If you require technical assistance, follow this link to review the Government Jobs online application guide 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.

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.

ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form within one week of the recruitment filing deadline.

Veterans’ Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points. For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy.

For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.

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