
A CAREER THAT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
Now Hiring: Psychiatrists
The California Department of State Hospitals is accepting applications for Psychiatrists. In this role, you’ll enjoy a stimulating and exciting working environment, a collegial, team-oriented treatment approach, and a host of world-class benefits.
You will also 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. Apply now!
For immediate help in joining the California Department of State Hospitals please email us at: Careers@dsh.ca.gov
Transform lives at DSH

PAY & BENEFITS
Earn up to $327,251/year PLUS
$20,000 sign-on bonus available*
You & Your Family's Health
You & Your Family's Health
- Full Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Vision insurance
- Disability insurance
- Flexible spending account
- Health savings account
Holiday, Vacations & Leave
Holiday, Vacations & Leave
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
- Paid leave
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Vacation
- Parental leave
- Flexible workweek options
Extra Pay & Work Life Balance
Extra Pay & Work Life Balance
- $20,000 sign-on bonus available
- Voluntary paid physician on-call/overtime (PMOD)
- Tele-psychiatry available at some locations
- Flexible schedule
- Great stability and job security
Career Advancement
- Paid Continuing education credits
- Professional development assistance
- Tuition reimbursement
- Student loan forgiveness available
- Psychiatrist-led treatment teams
- Steady & consistent pay raises
Retirement Benefits
Retirement Benefits
- Pension-style retirement (401k, 457b)
- CALPers Retirement Plan
Relocation & Visa Support
- Relocation assistance available (varies by location).
- H-1B & J1 visa assistance available (varies by location).
* Sign-up Bonus: you will receive one-time payments of $5,000 each, disbursed upon completion of the following number of consecutive qualifying pay periods: six (6) pay periods; 24 pay periods; 60 pay periods; and 84 pay periods.
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California Department of State Hospitals:
1215 O Street, Sacramento, CA 95814