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Supervises physicians and other professional personnel giving psychiatric care to mentally ill individuals; gives psychiatric services to such individuals, and do other related work.
**For more information regarding the duties for this particular classification, please refer to the Duty Statement attached to this Job Bulletin**
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You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .
Working Conditions
This position will be located on-site at DSH-Coalinga.
this position is mainly remote. On site occasionally/as needed. Employee will need proximity to San Mateo for lectures, which will be a combination of both in person and remote.
The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital.
This advertisement will be used for this and other vacancies that may occur during this posting and future Permanent/Full-time and/or Limited Term/Full-time vacancies that may occur at Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga. Limited term positions established for 12 months may be extended to 24 months or may become permanent.
Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR)

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-527531
Position #(s):
437-000-7609-XXX
Working Title:
Psychiatrist Supervisor - Clinical - Hybrid - Remote - Forensics
Classification:
SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR) $22,143.00 - $31,458.00 T
$25,849.00 - $30,724.00 U
$26,409.00 - $31,458.00 V
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
Fresno County
Telework:
Telework
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings.
The ACGME-accredited Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship based at Coalinga State Hospital and San Mateo County Behavioral Health and Recovery Services is seeking a full-time Program Director.
The fellowship strives for excellence in the provision of care to court-involved adults and youth with mental health issues, including those with co-occurring substance use disorders.
The Program Director will work with DSH forensic psychiatrists and administration to finalize curriculum in preparation to begin training their first class of fellows on July 1, 2026.
The Program Director will work remotely except for when conducting weekly didactics in San Mateo County and occasional visits to Coalinga State Hospital.
Applicants must be boarded in both general and forensic psychiatry.
Prior experience in teaching residents/fellows and/or academic program administration is preferred but is not required.
Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov
Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a(n) Medical License License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

** To be considered for this Job Opportunity, applicants must have permanent civil service status, be reachable on an employment list, have transfer eligibility, or have reinstatement eligibility.
IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ELIGIBILITY, YOU MUST TAKE THE EXAM .
Please visit the CalHR website to find information on the Senior Psychiatrist Supervisor Exam.
The Exam Bulletin can be found using the following link:
https://calcareers.ca.gov/CalHrPublic/Exams/ExamBulletin.aspx?ExamControlId=5112
Please note, by submitting your application to this vacancy posting, you will automatically be processed through the exam portion if you do not have lateral or reinstatement eligibility.
Coalinga State Hospital is accepting applications for this recruitment continuously. This advertisement will remain posted until the position(s) have been filled. Cut-off-date for this recruitment will be every other Friday commencing January 30, 2026. Applications may be processed on a flow basis prior to the cut-off-date to meet the hiring needs of the department. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and have eligibility by the application received date to be invited to participate in the next available scheduled interview and/or processed for conditional hire.
Unless otherwise requested by the candidate, all communications and correspondence regarding this recruitment from our agency will be sent electronically via your CalCareers account and/or email listed on your State Application, STD. 678. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.
Applicants must be boarded in both general and forensic psychiatry.
Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 8/17/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Department of State Hospitals
Coalinga State Hospital
Attn: Erica Bravo HR-AB-258
PO Box 5002
Coalinga , CA 93210
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
Human Resources (Office Number AB258).
24511 W. Jayne Ave.
Coalinga , CA 93210-5002
08:00 AM - 04:15 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
• Other - The ACGME-accredited Forensic Psychiatry Fellowship - PROOF OF FELLOWSHIP
• Other - Proof of Board Certification in General Psychiatry - BOARD CERTIFICATION
• Other - Proof of Board Certification in Forensic Psychiatry - BOARD CERTIFICATION

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Knowledge of PC 2684, PC 2962, PC 1026, SVP, and Conservatorship commitments.
Experience with teaching and/or academic training program administration is encouraged but not a requirement.
All state civil service employees are currently subjected to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP), which entails a reduction in monthly gross salary but provides PLP leave credits in lieu of Pay through June 20, 2027. The amount of salary reduction is dependent upon the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). The BU for this position is NAME UNION, subject to PERCENTAGE in salary reduction, accruing approximately 3-5 hours of PLP each month.
Benefits The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes Health Benefits, Vision, Dental, Retirement and an array of other options. For more information on the benefits offered by the State of California you can visit the California Department of Human Resources web site: http://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/Pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx
Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: www.dsh.ca.gov
Human Resources Contact:
Erica Bravo
(559) 935-7275
erica.bravo@dsh.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Natalie Osekowsky
(559) 935-7215
Natalie.Osekowsky@dsh.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.