Psychiatrist — Inpatient & Outpatient Behavioral Wellness

County of Santa Barbara; California; On-site; USD 277,000 - 317,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health plan

On-site employee health clinics

Vacation days 12–25 per year

Holidays 12 days per year

Sick leave 12 days per year

Bilingual allowance

Special Duty Assignment allowance

Job summary

County of Santa Barbara seeks a Physician‑Surgeon for Behavioral Wellness to provide psychiatric services in clinic and inpatient settings, with a focus on measurement‑based care and collaboration with primary care and substance use providers.

The role includes on‑call coverage for adult and child services, with potential for weekend duties at the Psychiatric Health Facility, and requires residency in psychiatry and California licensure. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.

Qualifications

• Completion of a residency training program in psychiatry.
• Possession of a valid physician and surgeon license issued by the State of California.
• Board certification in Psychiatry within five years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Conducts psychiatric examinations; makes diagnoses and prescribes therapy.
• Conducts individual and group psychotherapy; administers and interprets tests.
• Participates in staff conferences and recommends treatment approaches.
• Assists in developing and organizing clinic treatment programs.
• Keeps medical records and testifies in court as needed.

Skills

English fluency

Spanish fluency

Psychiatry

Clinical assessment

Education

MD/DO

California medical license

Job description

County of Santa Barbara seeks a Physician‑Surgeon for Behavioral Wellness to provide psychiatric services in clinic and inpatient settings, with a focus on measurement‑based care and collaboration with primary care and substance use providers.

The role includes on‑call coverage for adult and child services, with potential for weekend duties at the Psychiatric Health Facility, and requires residency in psychiatry and California licensure. A comprehensive benefits package is offered.