Psychiatrist
Listed compensation
$300k
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Job Description
Pay: $300,000 Annual Salary
Work schedule: Full-time, Day time hours
Benefit Package Includes
- Medical, vision, and prescription drug benefits
- Dental benefits
- Life insurance
- Accidental death and dismemberment insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability benefits
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Employee assistance program
- Paid time off (PTO)
- Paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Civic duty and military leave
Impact lives with Management & Training Corporation (MTC) At the Imperial Regional Detention Facility in Calexico, California, our foundation is based upon the philosophies of caring about others, giving back, and making a social impact. We provide a safe and secure working environment for our staff while helping an at-risk population receive the treatment necessary for success on their road back to a healthy, productive life.
Essential Duties
1. Plan, coordinate and manage the mental health program and services of the facility.
2. Accept referrals for inmate evaluations; make necessary judgments and recommendations.
3. Coordinate mental health referrals to other resources when deemed appropriate.
4. Develop and conduct preventative mental health program inclusive of inmate training, counseling, recreation activities, discipline, orientation and other support services.
5. Provide staff training, both group and individual, in-staff counseling techniques.
6. Prepare and conduct special training programs for staff as scheduled.
7. Maintain and monitor confidentiality of inmates and their files; observe applicable HIPAA rules.
8. Promote the development of positive social skills through modeling appropriate behaviors and intervening when inappropriate behaviors are observed.
Qualifications
- Master's degree in psychiatry preferred; must be MD specialty in psychiatry and One (1) year clinical experience.
- Must have a license or certification as required by the state of California.
- A valid driver’s license in the state of California with an acceptable driving record required, unless waived by management.
- Must successfully complete annual in-service training requirements.
Management & Training Corporation (MTC) is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabled status, veteran status, genetic information, national origin, or any other category protected by federal law. MTC participates in E-Verify.
We strive to provide reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities, including disabled veterans, in our job application and hiring process.
If you are interested in employment opportunities with Management & Training Corporation and need assistance, please contact our staffing department through customersupport@mtctrains.com [customersupport@mtctrains.com] or 801-693-2888.
Learn more about Management & Training Corporation here
Key Responsibilities
The psychiatrist will plan, coordinate, and manage the facility's mental health program while conducting inmate evaluations and providing necessary recommendations. Additionally, the role involves developing preventative mental health programs and providing training to staff on counseling techniques.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Psychiatry — Physician Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$300k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $271k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Psychiatry listings this role was benchmarked against, 56% are remote, 62% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 5.1 / 10 · above average in physician roles | ranked against 22,241 Physician roles listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $300k | Psychiatry median $401k (middle half $364k–$588k)16 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$271k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Psychiatry listings in California | 180 active | 1,783 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 56% remote · 62% no call · 54% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California physician listings (all specialties): 30% state a sign-on bonus (median $95k) · 27% offer loan repayment1,000 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry hiring demand | #27 of 28 specialties | postings stay open a median 34 daysWeekdayDoc Hiring Index, October 2026 · 728 postings, 654 closed |
| New Psychiatry listings | 1,250 in the last 30 days | 862 the 30 days before (+45%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Psychiatry pay trend | −3.3% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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