Associate Program Director, Psychiatry Residency at FHCSD

at Family Health Centers of San Diego

Record last updated: 2/21/2026 12:36:58 PM

Current Days Open
204
Reqs Seen
2
Current Min Salary
$160,509.00 (Yearly)
Current Max Salary
$263,694.00 (Yearly)
Historical Days Open
186
First Seen
7/31/2025
Lowest Min Salary Seen
$160,509.00 (Yearly)
2/21/2026
Highest Max Salary Seen
$263,694.00 (Yearly)
2/21/2026

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Full Job Description

Family Health Centers of San Diego is a private nonprofit community health center that is an integral part of San Diego's healthcare safety net. Since 1970, our mission has been to provide caring, affordable, high quality healthcare and supportive services to everyone, with a special commitment to uninsured, low income and medically underserved persons. San Diego offers a spectacular coast, incredible weather, and scenic communitiesa great place to live, work, and thrive. We offer an excellent and comprehensive benefits package that includes a competitive base salary, additional compensation for ancillary responsibilities, NHSC Loan Repay eligibility, Continuing Medical Education, a variety of health insurance options, a retirement plan matching program, incentives for quality, productivity, and retention, malpractice insurance, and much more. We currently have new NHSC HRSA Scores and all clinics are eligible for NHSC Loan Repay. As a provider and leader for Family Health Centers of San Diego, you thrive on the challenge of working in a fast-paced environment, knowing you are making a difference in your community every day. Join our team and contribute to making our services Exceptional in Every Way! Every member of our team plays an important role in improving the health of our patients and community. Job Roles · Completes all required documentation accurately, timely and thoroughly in accordance with department standards and to comply with electronic medical record requirements, including medication reconciliation, finalizing notes, and clearing out personal pool. · Provides administrative support to the Residency program through curriculum design and evaluation, planning, clinical supervision, special projects, and program development. Participate in program evaluation and clinical competency committees. Serve on residency program committees as assigned · Provides direct patient care in Residency clinic. · Provides precepting and evaluation of the performance of residents. · Teach residents in the Residency program, through a variety of mediums, including lectures, seminars, conferences, and direct patient care in residency clinic. · Split time between educational, administrative, and clinical care · Participate in scheduled staff meetings, committees, quality improvement activities, and peer review as needed. · Serve as a role model, mentor, and advisor to residents in the program. Adhere to professional and ethical standards of conduct. · Participate in the selection, orientation, and evaluation of residents during NRMP recruitment · Support the Program Director (PD) and core faculty in the implementation of policies and procedures consistent with institutional and program requirements · Assist with the incorporation and application of ACGME Milestones into evaluation tools · Participate in scholarship, preferably in collaboration with residents · Actively participate in faculty development initiatives · Serve as a course director in Residency program required and elective rotations, if needed · Performs other duties as assigned. Education/Certifications/Licenses/Registrations Current certification in the specialty by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN), or specialty qualifications that are acceptable to the Review Committee. Current American Heart Association healthcare provider CPR (BLS). Active DEA license. Graduate from an accredited school of medicine. Must possess current unrestricted license to practice in the State of California if applicable. Traveling between sites and other locations is required as an essential function of the job. Must have a car, a valid California drivers license, and proof of minimum levels of car insurance as required under California law, although limits of $100,000 are recommended. An acceptable driving record is also required. California law requires all drivers to obtain a valid California drivers license within ten days of establishing residency. Mileage and other reimbursement governed by policy. Experience/Specialized skills (including Language) 5 years of experience working in the field of psychiatry required. Minimum of 3 years faculty teaching experience with a psychiatry residency required. Academic leadership experience serving in assistant/associate or program director role preferred. Experience with underserved, low-income persons, and outpatient and inpatient psychiatry preferred. Ability to maintain good interpersonal interactions with clients and co-workers as a member of a multi-disciplinary community health team with a diverse multi-cultural population. Ability to work effectively with patients from diverse social, cultural and economic groups. Demonstrated ability to be culturally sensitive and respect diversity. Exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to communicate effectively with patients and family members who speak English as a second language. Knowledge of patient care activities, the clinic environment, and how the services and functions interact. Knowledge of supervisory practices and techniques, including performance management and employee development. Must possess a demonstrated commitment to community psychiatry. Physical Requirements/Working Environment Bending (neck): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Bending (waist): OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS) Carrying 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Carrying 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER Carrying 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Carrying 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Carrying 75 lbs: NEVER Climbing (ladder): NEVER Climbing (stairs): RARELY (0-1 HRS) Driving: To drive from one clinic or another, or in the community: Regular Driving (More Than 3 Days/Week) Exposure to blood borne pathogens and biohazards: YES Exposure to dust, gas, fumes, or chemicals: Office and medical supplies. Fine manipulation: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS) Kneeling: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Lifting 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Lifting 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER Lifting 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Lifting 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Lifting over 75 lbs: NEVER Power Grasping: OCCASIONALLY (1 - 3 HRS) Pulling 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Pulling 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER Pulling 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Pulling 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Pulling over 75 lbs: NEVER Pushing 0 - 10 lbs: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Pushing 11 - 25 lbs: NEVER Pushing 25 - 50 lbs: NEVER Pushing 51 - 75 lbs: NEVER Pushing over 75 lbs: NEVER Reaching (above shoulder level): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Reaching (below shoulder level): FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Repetitive use of hand: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Simple Grasping: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Sitting: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Standing: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Twisting: RARELY (0-1 HRS) Use of Personal Protective Equipment: Face Shield, goggles, masks, gloves, lab coats, and safety needles. Walking: FREQUENTLY (3 - 6 HRS) Working around equipment and machinery: Office equipment Ages of Patients Served: ALL In the spirit of pay transparency, we are excited to share the base range for this position, exclusive of fringe benefits or potential bonuses. 160,509.00 - 263,694.00 If you are hired at Family Health Centers of San Diego, your final base salary compensation will be determined based on factors such as geographic location, jurisdictional requirements, skills, education, and/or experience. In addition to these factors we believe in the importance of pay equity and consider internal equity of our current team members as a part of any final offer. Please keep in mind that the range mentioned above is what we reasonably expect to pay for the role. Hiring at the maximum of the range would not be typical in order to allow for future and continued salary growth. We also offer a generous compensation and benefits package (more information on our benefits offerings is available here: FHCSD Wellness Employee Hub (gobenefits.net) Founded in 1970, Family Health Centers of San Diego is dedicated to providing caring, affordable, high-quality health care and support services to all people, with a special commitment to the uninsured, low-income and medically underserved. We are the largest community clinic provider of health care to the uninsured in Southern California and one of the top 10 largest community clinic organizations in the country. Anti-Discrimination Statement Family Health Centers of San Diego complies with applicable Federal civil rights laws and does not discriminate, exclude people or treat them differently on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, physical and mental disability, sex, including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, age, genetic information, language preference/ability, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation and gender identity, AIDS/HIV, medical condition, political activities or affiliations, military or veteran status, or status as a victim of domestic violence, assault, or stalking.

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