Staff Psychiatrist
Staff Psychiatrist – Outpatient Community Health (No Weekends or Nights)
Location: San Diego, CA
Schedule: Full-time, Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM
About the Opportunity
Join a leading community health organization dedicated to serving the Native American and underserved communities in San Diego, California. This Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) offers a supportive environment for a passionate Staff Psychiatrist to make a meaningful impact. If you are committed to providing comprehensive, trauma-informed care and enjoy working within a collaborative team, this opportunity is perfect for you.
Position Overview
As a Staff Psychiatrist, you will play a crucial role in assessing and treating patients with a wide range of mental health disorders. You will develop and implement treatment plans, prescribe medications, and supervise psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners. Your work will involve collaborating with psychiatrists, therapists, substance abuse counselors, and case managers to ensure holistic care for the patients. Expect to see 12 patients in an 8-hour workday or 15 patients in a 10-hour workday, with thorough documentation completed within 48 hours of visits.
Position Highlights
Compensation & Benefits
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate will have experience treating a broad spectrum of mental health disorders, especially in community and underserved settings. Comfort with trauma-informed care and cultural competence are essential. This role is especially suited for those who are passionate about making a difference in the lives of Native American and underserved populations.
Next Steps
If you are ready to advance your career in a mission-driven environment, we encourage you to apply. Our recruitment team will guide you through the interview process. We look forward to learning more about your passion for community mental health.
Compensation context
- Posted range on this job
- Not published
- Median psychiatrist midpoint, nationwide
- $300,000
- 22 openings with a range
Figures are posted ranges on current searches, recomputed hourly, not survey estimates. See psychiatrist salary by state →
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Behavioral health is the specialty we built the firm on, and psychiatrist searches are the largest share of our physician work. The openings on our board come from community mental health centers, hospital behavioral health programs, outpatient practices, telepsychiatry programs, correctional and forensic settings, and academic centers. Every one is a search an employer has hired us to fill, and our recruiters talk to psychiatrists every day about what would make them move.
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- Is this Staff Psychiatrist position in San Diego, California still open?
- Yes. This page comes from a live search MedStaff Nationwide is running for a client, and it is taken down the day the position fills. The search was posted on October 15, 2026.
- What does this psychiatrist job pay?
- The employer has not published a range on this posting. Your recruiter can share it on the first call. For context, the median posted midpoint across 22 current psychiatrist openings nationwide is $300,000.
- Is there a fee to apply through MedStaff Nationwide?
- No. The hiring organization pays our fee, never you. You work with one recruiter for the whole search, and nothing is sent to the employer without your permission.
- How long does it take to get licensed in California?
- To practice in California you'll need an active California medical license (or eligibility through pathways such as the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, where applicable). Your MedStaff recruiter walks you through California's specific licensing requirements and typical timelines as part of the placement process.
- What happens after I apply?
- The recruiter running this search calls you, usually within one business day, to confirm fit, answer the questions the posting leaves out, and set up the first interview if you want to move forward.
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Contact a RecruiterPosted 10/15/2026