High-Impact Correctional Psychiatrist — CA, 4/10s

AvaMed, Inc; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 317,000 - 427,000; Full time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Psychiatrist for a full-time assignment at a California correctional facility in Tehachapi, CA. The role involves direct psychiatric care of inmates, evaluations, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Orientation and a 4/10 schedule are included.

License in California is required and the facility may require on-site service. The position pays $270 per hour, with orientation week included.

Qualifications

• Active CA Psychiatrist License
• Full-time availability
• Experience in psychiatric care for inmate populations preferred

Responsibilities

• Provide direct psychiatric services to inmate-patients.
• Perform initial mental health evaluations and develop treatment plans.
• Conduct suicide risk assessments and document findings.
• Participate in IDTT meetings and collaborate with staff.
• Prescribe medications per formulary and monitor responses.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Face-to-face interviews

SOAPE notes

Suicide risk evaluation

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Medication management

Education

Professional medical degree in Psychiatry

Tools

CDCR Formulary

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is seeking a Psychiatrist for a full-time assignment at a California correctional facility in Tehachapi, CA. The role involves direct psychiatric care of inmates, evaluations, and collaboration with interdisciplinary teams. Orientation and a 4/10 schedule are included.

License in California is required and the facility may require on-site service. The position pays $270 per hour, with orientation week included.