Staff Psychiatrists - California

Staff Psychiatrists

$256,488 - $308,184 annually (Board Certified)

$249,900 - $299,496 annually (Board Eligible)

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking proactive, knowledgeable psychiatrists with an interest in correctional and/or forensic psychiatry to join our Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP).  Within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s adult correctional facilities, you will find like-minded professionals well-versed in the intricate psychiatric and medical interplay necessary to treat our diverse patient population. 

We offer a competitive compensation package, including:

• 40-hour workweek with flexible schedules – affords you true work-life balance
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• Secure State of California Pension that vests in five years
• Robust 401(k) and 457 retirement plans – tax defer up to $48,000 per year
• $10,000 Thank You Bonus to professionals newly hired with the State of California
• Paid insurance, license, and DEA renewal
• Dedicated assistance with H-1B, J-1 Waiver, and TN visa sponsorship
• Paid CME with paid time off to attend – allows you to control more of your time and money
• And much more

Within the PIP, you will:

• Perform psychiatric evaluation for assigned in-patients in the Acute Psychiatric Program and/or Intermediate Treatment Program units
• Write orders for admission, transfer, discharge, medications, seclusion, and suicide precautions
• Provide individual and group psychotherapy
• Collaborate and consult with medical staff and other members of the multidisciplinary team 
• Participate in the compensated on-call rotation program and morning rounds

We currently have opportunities at the following locations:

California Health Care Facility (CHCF) – Located 45 miles south of Sacramento in Stockton, this is a unique facility whose mission is to care for patients with the most severe and long-term medical needs. CHCF is accessible from many Sacramento-area communities, including family-friendly Elk Grove.

California Medical Facility (CMF) – Located between Sacramento and San Francisco in family-friendly Vacaville. This city has a rich history, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, and enjoys a high level of community involvement. Or, use the work-life balance you’ll find with CCHCS/CDCR and plan day trips to nearby Lake Tahoe, Monterey, and Napa.

Salinas Valley State Prison (SVSP) – Located in Monterey County’s Soledad, here you have access to all of the activities, history, and cultural events of Monterey, Big Sur, and Carmel-by-the-Sea. With the positive work-life balance offered by CCHCS/CDCR, you’ll be able to enjoy them all.

Take the first step in joining one of our outstanding mental health teams and contact LaTreese Phillips at (916) 691-4818 or LaTreese.Phillips@cdcr.ca.gov.  EOE.

You may also apply online at www.ChangingPrisonHealthCare.org.