Correctional Psychiatrist

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing, Inc.; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 256,000 - 364,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Sick days

401k match

Job summary

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Correctional Psychiatrist for Kern County, CA. The role focuses on competency restoration, suicide risk mitigation, and continuity-of-care planning for detainees receiving Medi-Cal and uninsured care.

Qualifications include an active CA medical license and ABPN certification preferred, plus DEA certification. The position is full-time in Kern County detention facilities with on-site duties and weekend call rotation.

Qualifications

• Active California Medical License.
• ABPN board certification (preferred but not mandatory).
• DEA Certification.

Responsibilities

• Conduct CST evaluations under Penal Code 1369, coordinating with public defenders and court experts.
• Manage opioid withdrawal protocols following CDCR formulary restrictions.
• Develop safety plans for inmates with BPD and self-injury history.
• Coordinate with probation officers and FQHCs to ensure post-release medication access.

Job description

CorrectionalPsychiatrist - Kern County, CA (#R10043)

Board Certification in Forensic Psychiatry (Preferred): ABPN certification not mandatory but strongly recommended.

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking an Correctional Psychiatrist to fill an opening in the KernBHRS department that provides specialty behavioral health services to Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured, located in Kern County, CA.

Requirements of the CorrectionalPsychiatrist:

• Must have an active California Medical License.
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certified.
• Must be DEA Certified.

Schedule of the CorrectionalPsychiatrist:

• Full-Time (FTE):
  • Shift: 8-hour day (e.g., 7:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. to align with jail intake protocols).
  • Activities: 10-12 inmate evaluations, competency assessments, and testimony preparation.
• On-Call Requirements:
  • Rotation: 1-2 weekends monthly for urgent forensic consultations (additional compensation).

Benefits of the CorrectionalPsychiatrist:

• The salary for this position is $225/hr.
• Sick days.
• Health insurance.
• Matching 401k.

Job Description:

The Correctional Psychiatrists provide mental health serviceswithin Kern County detention facilities, focusing on competency restoration, suicide risk mitigation, and continuity-of-care planning for post-release community reintegration.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct competency-to-stand-trial (CST) evaluations under Penal Code1369, collaborating with public defenders and court-appointed experts.
• Manage opioid withdrawal protocols using buprenorphine/naloxone in compliance with CDCR formulary restrictions.
• Develop safety plans for inmates with borderline personality disorder and histories of self-injurious behaviors.
• Coordinate with probation officers and FQHCs to ensure medication access post-release, including 30-day supplies of antipsychotics.