Psychiatrist (MD/DO) - 20 hours/week - ONSITE ONLY

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions; Eureka (CA); On-site; USD 309,960 - 344,400; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!

Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships

Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling

Company-paid life insurance

Tax-free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)

Wellness program featuring fitness memberships

Preferred banking partnership with discounted rates

Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Psychiatrist (MD/DO) to provide mental health care in Eureka, California. This onsite role involves conducting evaluations, treatment, and medication management for inmate patients, ensuring compliance with clinical protocols. Ideal candidates are board-certified or board-eligible psychiatrists with experience in adult psychiatric services. The position offers a compensation of $225 to $250 per hour and opportunities for professional growth and ongoing training.

Qualifications

• Training and experience providing psychiatric services to an adult population.
• Physician who is licensed to practice medicine in California.
• Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and treatment for inmate patients.
• Maintain medical documentation in alignment with protocols.
• Oversee and collaborate with mental health staff.

Skills

Psychiatric evaluations

Medication management

Patient care coordination

Compliance with regulations

Education

Doctorate in psychiatry

Job description

We're on a path to better healthcare. Join us

Psychiatrist (MD/DO) - 20 hours/week - ONSITE ONLY!

Compensation Information: $225 - $250 / hour

Department (Org): Mental Health

You Matter

• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved
• Join a mission‑driven organization with a people‑first culture
• Excellent career growth opportunities

Join us and find a career that supports:

• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients
• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging
• Autonomy in a warm team environment
• Growth and training

Perks and Benefits

In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work‑life balance for team members and their families to support physical, mental, and financial well‑being including:

• DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it!
• Tuition Assistance and dependent scholarships
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching
• Company‑paid life insurance
• Tax‑free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)
• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts
• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans

*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.

Why Us

Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.

If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non‑judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.

We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best‑in‑class clinical resources for training, education, and point‑of‑care support.

How you make a difference

The Psychiatrist provides a full spectrum of mental health care to inmates, including evaluation, treatment, and medication management. They coordinate care with onsite medical staff and ensure compliance with documentation and clinical protocols. The role includes overseeing psychiatric nurses, supporting transfers, and assisting with civil commitments when necessary. Psychiatrists also participate in medical review committees and deliver consultations to facility staff. Services must be provided in alignment with correctional regulations and professional standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and medication management for inmate patients
• Maintain medical documentation and consent forms in alignment with protocols
• Oversee and collaborate with mental health staff, including nurses and care teams
• Participate in care coordination, emergency transfers, and review committees
• Ensure compliance with facility regulations and maintain HIPAA standards

Qualifications & Requirements

EDUCATION

• Doctorate in psychiatry

EXPERIENCE

• Training and experience providing psychiatric services to an adult population

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS

• Physician who is licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment
• Board‑certified or board‑eligible in psychiatry
• CPR Certified

Compensation: $230–250 / hour

We are an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.