SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUP), C&RS (SAF)

California Correctional Health Care Services

2 months ago

Lancaster, California$32K - $33K/moPart TimePsychiatry

✓ No Weekends

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Job Description

About the Role

California Correctional Health Care Services seeks a Senior Psychiatrist Supervisor at California State Prison, Los Angeles County in Lancaster, CA. This limited term position involves direct in-person psychiatric care for inmates.

Key Responsibilities

Evaluate, diagnose, and treat inmates in Correctional Treatment Center and Mental Health Crisis Bed.
Provide individual and group therapy.
Participate in interdisciplinary team evaluations.
Consult with psychiatrists, nursing, and other staff.

Requirements

Completion of questionnaire for CDCR/CCHCS employees.

Benefits & Compensation

Monthly salary $32,260 - $33,032.
15% pay differential for direct patient care.
$10,000 recruitment and retention stipend.
Monthly recruitment and retention differential totaling $5,000.
$5,000 referral bonus.
PLP 2025 leave credits.
Exceptional benefits including retirement and parental leave.

Work Schedule

Fixed schedule.
On-site direct patient care.

This role offers competitive pay with bonuses and benefits in a correctional health setting. Join a team dedicated to mental health care in a unique environment.

Position Insights

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUP), C&RS (SAF) at California Correctional Health Care Services a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 35% of all Psychiatry physician listings evaluated on our platform. Contributing factors include no weekend requirements.

This score reflects a generally positive work environment with some areas for improvement. Clinicians should evaluate scheduling and workload expectations carefully.

Psychiatry — Physician Career Context

This Psychiatry position at California Correctional Health Care Services is open to physician candidates.

Physicians (MD/DO) are in high demand across healthcare settings, with growing interest in positions that offer sustainable schedules and reduced administrative burden.

Nationally, Psychiatry professionals earn a median annual salary of approximately $300k, with the typical range spanning $230k to $400k depending on experience, location, and practice setting.

Compensation Analysis

California Correctional Health Care Services lists compensation for this physician position at $32k to $33k annually.

This is approximately 89% below the national median for Psychiatry professionals, which is around $300k.

Location & Logistics

This position is based in Lancaster, California.

Why This Position Stands Out

No weekend shifts — preserving personal and family time
Transparent compensation ($32k–$33k)

Skills, Responsibilities & Benefits

Benefits package: 15% pay differential for direct patient care, $10,000 recruitment and retention stipend, Monthly recruitment and retention differential totaling $5,000, $5,000 referral bonus, PLP 2025 leave credits, Exceptional benefits including retirement, 12 weeks paid parental leave. A comprehensive benefits package is an important factor in evaluating total compensation beyond base salary.

About WeekdayDoc

WeekdayDoc is the only healthcare job board that scores every position for burnout risk and work-life balance. Every listing includes a proprietary burnout score, transparent salary data when available, and lifestyle filters for no-call, no-weekends, and remote positions. Browse more Psychiatry physician jobs on WeekdayDoc to compare work-life balance scores and compensation across employers.