Chief Psychiatrists

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS); California; On-site; USD 381,000 - 466,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, Vision

Robust 401(k) and 457(b)

State of CA Pension

CME stipend & CME hours

PSLF loan repayment

Relocation assistance

Visa sponsorship

Job summary

American Psychiatric Association seeks a Chief Psychiatrist to oversee psychiatry services in multiple CA Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation facilities. The role focuses on delivering comprehensive mental health care to a diverse patient population and supervising a team of psychiatrists.

The position offers robust state benefits, potential premiums for in-person care, relocation assistance, CME support, and visa sponsorship where needed.

Qualifications

• Licensure: California Medical License and board certification in psychiatry.
• Experience: minimum two years of psychiatry in inpatient, outpatient, or correctional settings.
• Leadership: ability to supervise and coordinate professional staff and prepare medical reports.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of psychiatrists delivering comprehensive mental health care in CDCR facilities.
• Coordinate, supervise, and evaluate work of professional staff and prepare hospital records and case histories.

Job description

Chief Psychiatrists

Multiple Central Valley locations, CA

$423,360 – Board Certified*

*Providers who are physically located at and assigned to direct in-person care on grounds or at a facility, shall receive a pay differential equivalent to 15% of their monthly base pay.

Within one of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) State-owned and -operated correctional facilities, you’ll lead a team of dedicated psychiatrists providing comprehensive mental health care to a diverse and clinically complex patient population.

Requirements

• A current California Medical License, certification to practice psychiatry
  AND
• Minimum two years of experience practicing psychiatry in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient setting or a correctional facility
  AND
• The ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of comprehensive medical reports, case histories, and hospital records; and the capacity to coordinate, supervise, guide, and evaluate the work of professional employees.

In addition to the standard benefits, enjoy increased sign-on and referral bonuses, generous paid time off, and a variety of retirement savings options – including a State of CA pension.

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Essential healthcare needs covered for you and your family.
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans: Secure your future with tax-deferred retirement plans allowing you to defer up to $49,000 - $65,000 per year.
• State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years: Long-term security with benefits that start in just five years (more details at www.CalPERS.ca.gov).
• Annual Stipend of $2,500/year for CME costs and Annual Allocation of 60 hours for CME: Invest in your professional development with our Continuing Medical Education benefits.
• Potential PSLF Loan Repayment: You could be eligible for significant loan repayment through PSLF.
• Paid license and DEA renewal: And no need for malpractice insurance as a State employee.
• Relocation Assistance: If you’re new to state service in California, we’ve got the cost of your move covered.
• Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship: We support your work visa needs.

Take the Next Step

Learn more and submit your interest at https://psychiatryleaders.cacorrectionalhealthcare.com/?utm_source=apa&utm_medium=cp-jobposting

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