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Summary Information
Job #: 28695
Work Location:
US – Los Angeles, CA
Salary: $142100-348100 Annually
Work Hours:
Monday-Friday 8a-5p, Schedule may be flexible- dependent on physician preferences & clinic needs.
Job Type:
1 – Staff: Contract
Duration: 2 year
Posted Date:
January 28, 2026

Geriatric Psychiatrist, West LA

Description

UCLA Health is seeking a Geriatric Psychiatrist to support our outpatient practices across West Los Angeles. This role is part of UCLA Behavioral Health Associates, offering outpatient psychiatry opportunities within our primary care–based collaborative mental health program.
At UCLA Health, you will be co-located within primary care practices, providing both individualized and team-based patient care. Our Behavioral Health providers—including psychiatrists and therapists—deliver short-term, evidence-based treatments and consultative services. You will enjoy the clinical acuity and continuity that primary care–referred patients offer, while using your expertise to advance mental health care for UCLA’s aging patient population.
We offer a variety of innovative care delivery models, including an advanced behavioral health screening platform, iCBT, telehealth, ongoing case conferences, and continuing education opportunities.
Opportunity Highlights:
  • Competitive salary, incentive, and benefits program
  • Opportunity to support UCLA Health’s mission of delivering leading-edge, patient-centered care
  • Build meaningful patient relationships while advancing your career at one of the nation’s top academic health systems
  • Practice within Epic Systems
The University of California, Los Angeles is required to provide an estimate of the salary range for this role. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions. Salary offers are determined based on candidate qualifications and experience.
The target salary range for this position is $275,000–$300,000 annual base salary. Quality incentives and additional income opportunities may be determined per the direction of the Medical Director.
Qualifications

Requirements:
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Geriatric Psychiatry
  • Board Certified in  Adult Psychiatry
  • California licensed or license-eligible
  • Comfortable with telemedicine and collaborative care models
At UCLA Health, your skills, expertise, and passion define our outstanding care. Discover all UCan achieve in your physician practice at UCLA Health.

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