Additional/Dual Appointment – Staff Psychiatrist, CF, Valley State Prison

California Correctional Health Care Services; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 233,489 - 240,253; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player in correctional health care is seeking a dedicated Staff Psychiatrist to join their team at Valley State Prison. This role involves providing essential psychiatric services to incarcerated individuals, promoting mental health and rehabilitation. You will work in a dynamic environment that values creativity and collaboration, ensuring the highest standards of care are met. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the lives of individuals in the correctional system while supporting their reintegration into society. If you are passionate about mental health and committed to public service, this role is for you.

Qualifications

• Licensed psychiatrist with experience in correctional settings.
• Ability to collaborate with healthcare teams and community partners.

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric care and treatment to incarcerated individuals.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance rehabilitation.

Skills

Psychiatry

Mental Health Treatment

Rehabilitative Programs

Education

Doctor of Medicine (MD)

Board Certification in Psychiatry

Job description

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Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

This advertisement is for a STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB SERVICES (SAFETY) Dual Appointment position(s) located at Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, CA located in Madera County .

Please write the position number on your application: 919-220-9758-XXX.

Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Job Description And Duties

Staff Psychiatrist, Correctional Facility (SAFETY)

$169.49 - $174.40 hourly rate

Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on the following dates:

4/18/25, 05/02/25, 05/16/25, 05/30/25, 06/13/25, 06/27/25, 07/11/25, 07/25/25, 08/08/25, 08/22/25, 09/05/25, 09/19/25

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking P sychiatrists currently employed with the state of California who are interested in additional appointments to provide coverage in a part-time capacity, up to 40 hours per month. These uncommon positions are available to all clinical social workers currently employed by the State of California. Due to the nature of these dual appointments, the only stipulation is that the additional appointment must be a distinctly different role than your primary job, and you cannot be a supervisor, manager, or executive. Onsite dual appointments at your primary institution may be available.

Additional Information:

• Time worked is not considered overtime.
• Time worked will be outside your normal hours.
• The dates and hours of work will be determined by the hiring location.
  
  
  

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.

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