Psychiatrist
Listed compensation
$200-$230/hr
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, weekend coverage and time off.
Job Description
About Correctional Healthcare Partners
Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is a company dedicated to providing healthcare services to the incarcerated, and we're growing.
We exist because the people inside county jails still deserve real healthcare — and the counties that serve them deserve a partner who shows up, owns the outcome, and gets the work right.
We deliver medical, mental health, and dental care across jails and detention facilities in California and Washington, and we do it with clinicians who chose this setting and a leadership team that supports the mission.
*This full time position is located at, and covers, the Placer County Jails (Auburn Main Jail, Placer Juvenile Detention Facility, South Placer Jail). Travel between sites is required, and this is a 100% onsite position.*
Locations
- Auburn Jail (Placer County Adult Correctional Facility)
- 2775 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603
- Placer County Juvenile Detention Facility
- 11260 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
- South Placer Jail
- 11801 Go For Broke Road, Roseville, CA 95678
- Pay: $200-230 per hour
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to join our healthcare team and provide the best patient care in a correctional environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality mental health care to patients and contributing to their overall well-being, as well as working and communicating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Work with the Health Services Administrator and the Mental Health Director in the coordination of the mental health care delivery system
Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients, as well as follow-up and chronic care appointments
- Develop and implement treatment plans
- Provide education about their treatment and ensure comprehension
- Manage crisis situations effectively by conducting risk assessments and determining appropriate level of care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Stay current on advancements in psychiatry and behavioral health practices
Qualifications
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
- Board certification in Psychiatry preferred
- Valid state medical license to practice as a Psychiatrist in the state of California and active DEA
- Proficiency in psychopharmacology
- Strong understanding of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations
- Excellent interpersonal skills for effective patient care
- Experience in crisis management and behavioral health interventions
Correctional Healthcare Partners is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. CHP will consider qualified applicants with criminal histories in a manner consistent with applicable federal, state, and local Fair Chance laws.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 5+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 48% are remote, 60% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$447k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $404k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$404k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in California | 210 active | 1,894 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 48% remote · 60% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California Physician listings: 31% state a sign-on bonus (median $100k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #23 of 26 specialties | postings stay open a median 36 days · 28% state a sign-on bonusWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, September 2026 · 641 postings, 853 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,389 in the last 30 days | 1,092 the 30 days before (+27%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | +9.1% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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