PsychiatristCorrectional

GreenLife Healthcare Staffing; United States; On-site; USD 421,000 - 515,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Matching 401k

Sick days

Job summary

A leading healthcare staffing agency is seeking a Correctional Psychiatrist for a full-time role in Kern County, CA. The psychiatrist will deliver mental health services within detention facilities, with a focus on competency restoration and continuity-of-care planning. Benefits include competitive pay of $225 per hour, health insurance, and a matching 401k.

Qualifications

• Must possess an active California Medical License.
• ABPN certification preferred but not mandatory.
• DEA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct mental health evaluations for inmates.
• Manage treatment protocols for opioid withdrawal.
• Develop safety plans for high-risk inmates.

Skills

Competency assessments

Crisis intervention

Collaboration with legal professionals

Medication management

Education

California Medical License

ABPN Certification (preferred)

DEA Certification

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.

Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new grads and advanced practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices.

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