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California Dept. of State Hospitals
1215 O St., Sacramento, CA 95814

Make a Career of Caring

Now Hiring Psychiatrists

Make a real difference in the lives of others, while earning a competitive salary, benefits, and more.

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DSH: A Great Workplace

The Department of State Hospitals is accepting applications for Psychiatrists. In this role, you’ll be part of the team improving mental healthcare through innovative psychiatric treatment methods, including:

  • Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT)
  • Trauma Informed Care (TIC)
  • Extensive Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) training
  • Cognitive Rehabilitation Program
  • Extensive Violence Risk Assessment training
  • A state of the art psycho-pharmacology consultation service
  • And continuing medical education (CME) opportunities.

Join us as we provide care for one of California’s most vulnerable populations—those struggling with severe mental illness.

For immediate help in joining the California Department of State Hospitals please email us at: Careers@dsh.ca.gov

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Competitive Salary & Benefits

Full Healthcare

Full medical, dental, vision for employees and their families

Retirement

Pension-style retirement (401k, 457b)

Time Off

Paid leave, holidays and time off benefits

Steady and consistent pay raises

Excellent Pay

Advancement

Promotional opportunities and upward mobility

Student Loan Forgiveness

DSH is a qualifying employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

Development

Ongoing training and development

Relocation assistance available (varies by location), as well as H-1B & J1 visa assistance available (varies by location)

Relocation Aid

Earn up to $345,492/year plus retention & inpatient care bonuses*!

*RETENTION BONUS

For Senior Psychiatrist (Specialist) 7616 & Staff Psychiatrist (Safety) 7619:

All employees shall be eligible for retention payment as provided below:

  • After 12 consecutive QPP — 1% of base salary
  • After 24 consecutive QPP — 2% of base salary
  • After 36 consecutive QPP — 3% of base salary
  • After 48 consecutive QPP — 4% of base salary
  • After 60 consecutive QPP — 5% of base salary
  • After 72 consecutive QPP — 6% of base salary
  • After 84 consecutive QPP — 7% of base salary

**IN-PATIENT CARE BONUS

For Senior Psychiatrist (Specialist) 7616 & Staff Psychiatrist (Safety) 7619:

15% of monthly base salary

(Bonuses exclude Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) 9831)