Chief Psychiatric Medical Director*

Job Description

The Job

APPLICATIONS/RESUMES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL POSITION IS FILLED.

APPLY BY JULY 17, 2026, FOR PRIORITY CONSIDERATION

We offer a competitive salary with bi-annual merit step increases of approximately 2.5% up to top salary step of $498,617 annually.

Access the Chief Psychiatric Medical Director* position brochure

The County also offers an alternative MODIFIED BENEFITS OPTION (MBO) that provides a wage differential of 4% above the base salary rate with modified benefits, including: use of increased pay rate to calculate County contributions to RMT, 401(k), and 457(b) plans, leave cash outs, and retirement contribution rate.

*For more information, refer to the Behavioral Health Medical Director job description.

The Chief Psychiatric Medical Director is an Unclassified position and serves at the pleasure of the appointing authority.

Shape the future of behavioral health medical services in a nationally recognized department!

San Bernardino County Department of Behavioral Health is seeking a Chief Psychiatric Medical Director to oversee all administrative and clinical operations related to behavioral health and psychiatric care. This executive leader will drive the strategic vision of the department through innovative behavioral health programs that serve the community and prioritize the highest standards of care. They will supervise a direct staff of seven, consisting of associate medical directors and nurse managers, up to 200 indirect reports, and an approximate budget of $43 million. The ideal candidate is an experienced administrator of a large health system with strong knowledge of behavioral health and acute psychiatric care, and will have a hands-on and solution-oriented approach. They will be a positive, energetic, flexible, and influential leader. San Bernardino County is seeking top talent to join the organization at a transformative and exciting time. Empower a dynamic team in the service of others - apply today!

HOW TO APPLY

Submit cover letter and resume to:

Craig Southerland

(619) 393-9508

[email protected]

QUESTIONS?

Contact Craig Southerland, Public Service Search at

[email protected] or (619) 393-9508

www.publicservicesearch.com

Exempt Unit-Group C

San Bernardino County offers a range of benefit programs for employees and their eligible dependents. These include health, dental, vision, and life insurance, as well as a variety of other voluntary benefits. Programs and benefit amounts vary and are based on bargaining unit, family size, hire date, plan selection, and number of hours worked.

Please review the appropriate Summary of Benefits * for more information

Refer to the appropriate MOU, contact the County’s Employee Benefits and Services Division at (909) 387-5787 or visit the Employee Benefits website for more detailed information.

*Retirement benefits subject to change.

Closing Date/Time: Continuous