Physician - Psychiatrist (Director, Mental Health Service)
Veterans Health Administration
Posted: February 3, 2026 (1 day ago)
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County of Riverside
Behavioral Health
Location
Riverside, California, 92502-1569
Salary
$88.52 - $211.58
per hour
Type
Full Time
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Base salary range: $147,649 - $221,900
Typical requirements: Executive-level leadership experience. Senior executive qualifications required.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves working as a psychiatrist in various behavioral health settings across Riverside County, California, including hospitals, clinics, emergency services, and detention facilities, where you'll assess patients, diagnose mental health conditions, and provide treatment.
It's a good fit for licensed psychiatrists who are board-eligible or certified, enjoy diverse work environments, and are comfortable handling cases in both community and correctional settings.
Opportunities range from full-time staff roles to per-diem positions with competitive pay and location-based bonuses.

| Psychiatry Entry - PD | Psychiatrist I - PD | Psychiatrist II - PD | Psychiatrist III - PD |
| $88.52 Hourly | $134.73 Hourly | $142.13 Hourly | $149.93 Hourly |
| Staff Psychiatrist I | Staff Psychiatrist II | Staff Psychiatrist III | Staff Psychiatrist IV |
| $123.55 - $170.78 | $134.11 - $175.75 | $141.67 - $185.67 | $149.00 - $195.30 |
| Psychiatrist I - PD | Psychiatrist II - PD | Psychiatrist III - PD | Detention Diff |
| $145.98 Hourly | $153.99 Hourly | $162.44 Hourly | $2.40 per hour |
| Staff Psychiatrist I | Staff Psychiatrist II | Staff Psychiatrist III | Staff Psychiatrist IV |
| $123.55 - $185.01 | $134.11 - $190.40 | $141.67 - $201.15 | $149.00 - $211.58 |

License or Certification: Possession of a valid Physician's and Surgeon's Certificate issued by the State of California.
Possession of a Controlled Substance Registration Certificate issued by the United States Department of Justice, Drug Enforcement Administration.
Possession of a valid California Driver's License.
Experience: Must be board eligible or certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, in general psychiatry. Candidates board certified in at least one other sub-specialty area of psychiatry will qualify for Staff Psychiatrist IV.
Knowledge of: The principles and practices of psychiatry including individual, group and family psychotherapy, and the specialized techniques, procedures, and equipment used in psychiatry, appropriate to the level of psychiatry residency training completed.
Ability to: Perform specialized psychiatric/medical services in general psychiatry; evaluate and prescribe medication, (including controlled substances) and other treatments; provide qualified, reimbursable services under guidelines of Medicare, Medi-Cal, and other funding sources; establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients/clients, staff, and others.
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