Senior Psychiatrist-Citywide (2242)

1/26/2026 - Minor revision. No need to reapply . The Department of Public Health prioritizes equitable and inclusive access to quality healthcare for its community and values the importance of diversity in its workforce. All employees at the Department of Public Health work to advance equity, inclusion, and diversity with a specific lens and focus on race, ethnicity, gender, sex, sexuality, disability, and immigration status. Salary :   careers.sf.gov/classifications/?classCode=2242 Appointment Type :  Temporary Exempt  or  Permanent Exempt   Recruitment ID : PEX-2242-REF4249O The applicant pool resulting from this recruitment may be utilized to fill future and current vacancies in this class at other locations, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital, Laguna Honda Hospital, and community-centered outpatient clinics within the Health Network. These positions include full-time permanent, part-time permanent, and part-time as needed. Becoming a City employee means being a part of a team that cares about making a difference. Your work will shape both the present and future of San Francisco. When you work for the City, you’re choosing a job with purpose.  The Mission of the San Francisco Department of Public Health (SFDPH) is to protect and promote the health of all San Franciscans. SFDPH strives to achieve its mission through the work of multiple divisions - the San Francisco Health Network, Population Health, Behavioral Health Services, and Administration. The San Francisco Health Network is the City’s only complete system of care and has locations throughout the City, including Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital and Trauma Center, Laguna Honda Hospital and Rehabilitation Center, and over 15 primary care health centers. The Population Health Division (PHD) provides core public health services for the City and County of San Francisco: health protection, health promotion, disease and injury prevention, and disaster preparedness and response. Behavioral Health Services operates in conjunction with SFHN and provides a range of mental health and substance use treatment services.   Under general direction of Medical Directors at assigned sites, Senior Psychiatric Physician Specialists perform the following example and related duties Provide direct psychiatric care and consultation Assess, diagnose and provide psychiatric treatment for patients in an intensive care management setting that may include field work and working closely with families Work closely with an intensive care management team using multiple therapeutic skills (which include the ability to combine behavioral, environmental and psychopharmacological modalities in treating individuals) Monitor a caseload of clients regularly as well as provide cross coverage for other psychiatrists Participate as a member of the interdisciplinary treatment team Participate in clinic quality improvement activities Serve as a liaison with community behavioral health providers and hospital based psychiatric team May supervise a section or unit of a larger medical facility or program May supervise other physicians and other professional personnel The 2242 may perform other duties as assigned/required. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Possession of a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California*; AND Successful completion** of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association in a Psychiatric medical specialty area (i.e., Board Eligible); AND Possession of valid Drug Enforcement Agency registration with the United States Department of Justice (Special Condition)***. *Applicants possessing a valid license to practice medicine issued from another state within the United States of America may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they obtain a valid license to practice medicine issued by the Medical Board of California or the Osteopathic Medical Board of California. **Applicants enrolled in a residency program may apply, but if selected, the candidate will NOT be appointed/hired until they demonstrate successful completion of a residency program accredited by the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education or American Osteopathic Association in a Psychiatric medical specialty area. ***The above minimum qualifications reflect special conditions associated with the position(s) to be filled. They may differ from the standard minimum qualifications associated with this classification. Conditions of Employment All qualified candidates who have been selected for appointment to positions in all specialty areas must be an eligible billable provider and will be required to meet the following criteria: Be eligible to participate in Medicare, Medicaid and/or other federal health care programs; Possess a National Provider Identifier (NPI); Submit a completed credentialing application and/or required documentation for credentialing; AND Possess a valid third-party billable provider certification (such as Medicare, Medi-Cal and/or private insurance) OR have submitted a completed billable provider application, along with the required documentation, in order to obtain the appropriate billable provider status. These criteria and 'Conditions of Employment' must be met within two (2) weeks prior to the start work date to avoid delay of the appointment to the position and/or cancellation of an employment offer.         VERIFICATION OF EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:  Every application is reviewed to ensure that you meet the minimum qualifications as listed in the job ad. Review  SF Careers Employment Applications  for considerations taken when reviewing applications.   Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education or expe