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Salary and Benefits

Behavioral Health & Recovery Services

The County of San Mateo Union of Physicians and Dentists represents the psychiatry residents in all negotiations with San Mateo County. Some of the benefits included in employment with San Mateo County are:

  • Paid vacation (13 work days per calendar year)
  • Paid administrative leave (10 workdays per academic year for educational or personal purposes)
  • Paid holidays (12 per year)
  • Wellness days (2 per year)
  • Winter recess days (3 per year)
  • Paid sick leave (12 workdays per calendar year)
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Malpractice insurance (any moonlighting is not covered)
  • $3000 yearly allowance for professional dues, books, conferences and educational activities
  • Group term life insurance
  • Accidental death insurance
  • Deferred compensation

Annual Salaries

Below are the salaries under the UAPD/San Mateo County MOU for residents effective 05/24/2027

* Salaries and benefits deemed to be accurate but not guaranteed.

Residents are also eligible to receive up to $3,000 per fiscal year (July 1 – June 30) for reimbursement for qualifying educational expenses (3.g., approved conference fees, textbooks) and some professional fees (e.g., state licensing fees). Please consult the UAPD/San Mateo County MOU, section “UAPD 31: Professional Reimbursement” for details.

Medical Plans

Get more information about medical plans.