Prison Psychiatrist: Inmate Care & Crisis Intervention

California Correctional Health Care Services; Madera (CA); On-site; USD 30,259 - 31,136; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Recruitment and retention bonus

Pay differential

$10,000 one-time recruitment stipend

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is hiring a Staff Psychiatrist for Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, CA. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will perform psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide crisis interventions and psychotherapy services to inmates.

The position includes potential bonuses, a monthly pay differential, and opportunities for recruitment and retention stipends. Candidates must have the ability to navigate a drug-free workplace and provide equal opportunity services.

Qualifications

• Participate in the development of treatment plans.
• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for inmates.
• Provide crisis intervention and psychotherapy services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations for inmates.
• Participate in the development of treatment plans and case reviews.
• Prescribe and manage medication regimens.
• Provide crisis intervention and psychotherapy services.
• Consult and train clinical and custody staff on treatment approaches.

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services is hiring a Staff Psychiatrist for Valley State Prison in Chowchilla, CA. As part of an interdisciplinary team, you will perform psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medications, and provide crisis interventions and psychotherapy services to inmates.

The position includes potential bonuses, a monthly pay differential, and opportunities for recruitment and retention stipends. Candidates must have the ability to navigate a drug-free workplace and provide equal opportunity services.