A CAREER THAT MAKES
A DIFFERENCE

Join the CA Dept. of State Hospitals Psychiatry Team to learn, grow, and serve a population in need of your skills and expertise.

Make a real difference in the lives of others while earning a competitive salary up to $337,068 per year. That's not all - you'll also be eligible for retention and in-patient care bonuses*.

Plus, say goodbye to student loan debt! DSH is a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.

At DSH you'll practice medicine as it should be with a focus on Treatment and Care!

Join the DSH Team!

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Transform lives at DSH!

In your role as a California Department of State Hospitals Psychiatrist, 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!

You can also email us at California Department of State Hospitals with any questions: Careers@dsh.ca.gov

Earn up to $337,068/year PLUS retention + inpatient care bonuses*

Salary range U: $22,778 - $27,297 / month

Salary range V: $23,374 - $28,089 / month

How about Scheduling a Call?

Our DSH Psychiatry hiring experts are available to answer your questions and provide personalized guidance about a career with us. Please schedule a 15-minute call at your convenience. We can't wait to hear from you!

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DSH Psychiatry
Benefits & Incentives

Health Benefits

Full Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance
Vision insurance
Disability insurance
Flexible spending account
Health savings account

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

Retention bonus* available
Inpatient care 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

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).

Student Loan Forgiveness

DSH is a Qualifying Employer in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
The PSLF is a federal program which forgives the remainder of a borrower’s student loans after 10 years of public service work.
If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, you might be eligible for the PSLF Program.

*Retention Bonus: Senior Psychiatrist (Specialist) 7616 & Staff Psychiatrist (Safety) 7619 will receive:

1% of base salary - after 12 consecutive qualifying pay periods
2% of base salary - after 24 consecutive qualifying pay periods
3% of base salary - after 36 consecutive qualifying pay periods
4% of base salary - after 48 consecutive qualifying pay periods
5% of base salary - after 60 consecutive qualifying pay periods
6% of base salary - after 72 consecutive qualifying pay periods
7% of base salary - after 84 consecutive qualifying pay periods

**Inpatient Care Bonus: Senior Psychiatrist (Specialist) & Staff Psychiatrist (Safety) providing inpatient care will receive 15% of monthly base salary.

Bonuses exclude Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) 9831