STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, C&RS (SAF)

About the Role

Join California Correctional Health Care Services as a Staff Psychiatrist providing psychiatric care to inmates in correctional settings. This role involves outpatient and inpatient psychiatric services within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and case management.
• Participate in treatment planning and crisis intervention.
• Provide psychotherapy and medication management.
• Consult and train clinical and custody staff.

Requirements

• Valid medical license.
• Psychiatric board certification preferred.
• Experience in correctional or institutional psychiatry is beneficial.

Benefits & Compensation

• Monthly base salary approximately $12,100 to $12,450.
• 15% pay differential for inpatient psychiatric program assignments.
• $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend.
• Monthly recruitment and retention differential totaling $5,000 in first year.
• $5,000 referral bonus for eligible employees.
• PLP 2025 leave credits.
• Malpractice coverage included.

Work Schedule

• Full-time employment.
• Call, weekend, and night requirements not explicitly stated.
• Schedule type fixed.

This position offers a challenging yet impactful career in correctional psychiatry with competitive bonuses and benefits. Apply to join a dedicated interdisciplinary team.