Corrections Mental Health Psychiatrist

California Correctional Health Care Services; Imperial (CA); On-site; USD 363,000 - 374,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment bonus

Recruitment stipend

Referral bonus

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist (CF) for the Calipatria State Prison in Imperial County. The position operates within the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, delivering outpatient psychiatric care to inmates and contributing to treatment planning and crisis intervention.

Salary changes under PLP 2025 apply; recruitment and retention bonuses may be available, including a potential $10,000 one-time stipend and referral bonuses.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations and participate in treatment planning and case reviews.
• Prescribe medications and provide crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
• Provide consultations and training in treatment approaches to clinical and custody staff.

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist (CF) for the Calipatria State Prison in Imperial County. The position operates within the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team, delivering outpatient psychiatric care to inmates and contributing to treatment planning and crisis intervention.

Salary changes under PLP 2025 apply; recruitment and retention bonuses may be available, including a potential $10,000 one-time stipend and referral bonuses.