Psychiatrist

NBSTSA; Santa Barbara, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 200,000 - 260,000; Full time

Job summary

County of Santa Barbara's Behavioral Wellness Department is seeking dedicated Psychiatrists to join a team committed to strengthening mental health across Santa Barbara County. This role offers a home base with travel to Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, Lompoc, and other communities as needed.

Under direction, psychiatrists provide diagnostic and therapeutic services in outpatient clinics and the Psychiatric Health Facility, with opportunities for collaboration in multidisciplinary teams and

Qualifications

• Residency in Psychiatry completed.
• Valid California Physician & Surgeon license required (out-of-state acceptable initially, but CA license required prior to appointment).
• Board Certification in Psychiatry within five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning.
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy.
• Participate in clinical staff conferences and treatment teams.
• Assist in developing and enhancing clinic treatment programs.
• Consult with families, staff, and community partners.
• Prepare medical records, psychiatric reports, and court testimony as needed.
• Use measurement-based care to guide treatment decisions.
• Collaborate with primary care and substance use disorder providers.

Skills

Psychiatry

Clinical assessment

Psychotherapy

Recordkeeping

Team collaboration

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

Residency in Psychiatry

California Medical License

Job description

Psychiatrist

County of Santa Barbara | Behavioral Wellness Department

The County of Santa Barbara’s Behavioral Wellness Department is seeking dedicated and mission-driven Psychiatrists to join our team of professionals committed to strengthening the mental health and wellness of our diverse communities. We are establishing one employment list to fill vacancies across Santa Barbara, Santa Maria, and Lompoc.

Candidates may select their preferred work location(s) directly in the application. While each incumbent will have a home base, travel throughout Santa Barbara County may be required, including to Carpinteria, Goleta, Lompoc, Los Olivos, Santa Maria, and Santa Ynez.

The Position

Under direction and with independent clinical responsibility, Psychiatrists provide psychiatric diagnostic and therapeutic services within outpatient clinics and/or the County’s inpatient Psychiatric Health Facility (PHF). This role is ideal for clinicians who thrive in collaborative, multidisciplinary environments and who value meaningful community impact.

Responsibilities include

• Conducting psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning
• Providing individual and group psychotherapy
• Participating in clinical staff conferences and treatment teams
• Assisting in developing and enhancing clinic treatment programs
• Consulting with families, staff, and community partners
• Preparing medical records, psychiatric reports, and court testimony as needed
• Using measurement-based care to guide treatment decisions
• Collaborating with primary care and substance use disorder providers

Specialty Assignments

Adult Psychiatry

• Participation in on-call rotation at the Psychiatric Health Facility
• 3–4 weeknights per month of telephone availability

Child/Adolescent Psychiatry

• Approximately one week per month of telephone on-call rotation
• Optional paid weekend duty at the PHF

Inpatient PHF

• Completion of Management of Assaultive Behavior (MAB) or similar crisis intervention training within six months of hire

Employment Standards

To be considered, applicants must demonstrate:

• Completion of a residency in Psychiatry AND A valid California Physician & Surgeon license – Initial acceptance may be based on out-of-state licensure; however, a California license is required prior to appointment.

Child/Adolescent Specialty

• Completion of a child and adolescent psychiatry residency program

Additional Requirements

• Board Certification in Psychiatry within five (5) years of employment
• Valid California Class C driver’s license (may be required)

Knowledge & Abilities

• Expertise in general medicine and psychiatry, including current clinical practices
• Ability to diagnose and treat individuals with severe and persistent mental illness
• Strong analytical, interpersonal, and recordkeeping skills
• Ability to maintain objectivity, confidentiality, and effective working relationships

Desired Qualifications

• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency (self-certification required; testing provided)