Associate Psychiatrist Jobs in Riverside, CA (NOW HIRING)

Salary : $393,848.00 - $479,835.20 Annually
Location : Throughout San Bernardino County, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 26-19670-01
Department: Department of Behavioral Health
Opening Date: 01/24/2026
Closing Date: Continuous
FLSA: Exempt
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The Department of Behavioral Health is recruiting for Behavioral Health Physician IV's who will serve as Associate Medical Directors and assume medical responsibility for adult and/or child and adolescent patients under their direct care and supervision in outpatient clinics. 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; supervising Behavioral Health Physicians I, II, and III in their assigned clinics; assigning and reviewing work and training staff; participating in state level committees to develop policies and advise the Medical Director and administration regarding issues with the evaluation and treatment of mental health patients; participating in the decision-making at the clinic and regional levels, including quality improvement and quality management; performing related tasks as required.
*Official Title: Behavioral Health Physician IV
For additional details, please refer to the Behavioral Health Physician IV job description.
DBH is also accepting applications for Behavioral Health Physician I, Behavioral Health Physician II, Behavioral Health Physician III, and Child Psychiatrist. Please click on a job title to be redirected to the corresponding application. Each position requires its own application.
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.
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The list established from this recruitment may be used to fill current and future vacancies as they occur throughout the Department.
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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.
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's and Surgeon's certificate issued by 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.
Experience: One (1) year of full-time experience as a full-scope supervisor, which included responsibility for hiring, disciplinary actions and work performance evaluations. -OR- Two (2) years of full-time experience working in a lead capacity. Experience must be gained within a public or private behavioral health or healthcare organization to be considered qualifying.
Desired Qualifications
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, under-served populations, and with children and adolescents is highly desirable.
Selection Process
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 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 and Americans with DisabilitiesAct (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for allemployees and applicants.
ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the within one week of the recruitmentfiling 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
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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 certificate issued by either the Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medial Board of California is required. List your license number and expiration date below.
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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 IV. 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 IV. 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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Lead/Supervisory Experience: List each job in which you functioned as a lead worker or regular, ongoing supervisor (not as backup in case of absence). Describe your experience leading/supervising others in a behavioral health, substance abuse disorder treatment, or health care environment. Specify your position title, agency where employed, dates of employment, and the number of people/titles of positions led/supervised. Number jobs consecutively (i.e. Job 1, Job 2, Job 3) and then indicate the scope of your responsibilities for each job in the appropriate section below.
Example: Job 1: Supervising Psychiatrist, County of Riverside, 1/04 - present, supervised 2 Psychiatrists, 5 clinical therapists, 1 Psychiatric Technician.
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JOB 1: Check which of the following tasks you performed at this job.

• Advise on work problems
• Assign and review work
• Train staff
• Approve leave time
• Change work schedules
• Counsel on behavior problems
• Give input on work performance evaluations
• Write work performance evaluations for supervisor's signature
• Write and sign work performance evaluations
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