Psychiatry full time Corrections Chowchilla CA

Funk and Associates; Chowchilla (CA); Presencial; USD 626.000 - 766.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Funk and Associates is seeking a contract psychiatrist to serve at an adult women’s state correctional facility in Chowchilla, CA. You will deliver direct psychiatric care, manage medications, and document care in Cerner within a secure forensic setting.

This 6–12 month contract is in-person (Tue–Fri 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., 40 hours/week minimum) starting ASAP, with no visa sponsorship. CA license and DEA required, BLS and malpractice insurance preferred.

Formación

• MD or DO required; Board Certified / Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active California medical license and active California DEA.
• At least 12 months of adult psychiatry experience in the last 3 years.
• BLS certification and medical malpractice insurance required.
• Comfortable working in a forensic / correctional environment with moderate-acuity patients.
• Experience with Cerner EHR (or willingness to learn quickly).

Responsabilidades

• Provide direct psychiatric care to adult women in a correctional setting.
• Medication management and clinical documentation.
• Adhere to state and facility procedures.
• Coordinate with forensic team as needed.

Conocimientos

CA Medical License

CA DEA

Forensic psychiatry experience

BLS Certification

Medical Malpractice Insurance

Cerner EHR

Board Certified/Eligible in Psychiatry

Educación

MD or DO

Board Certified/Board Eligible in Psychiatry

Herramientas

Cerner EHR

Descripción del empleo

Psychiatrist - State Correctional Facility (Chowchilla, CA)

Make a high-impact move as a correctional psychiatrist in California-earning over $696k/year while providing essential mental health care to justice-involved adults in a secure setting.

Job Highlights

• Title: Contract Psychiatrist (Adult Forensic / Correctional)
• Location: Adult women’s state correctional facility - Chowchilla, CA
• Contract Type: 6-12 month relief contract (ASAP start)
• Schedule: In-person, Mon-Thur, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. (flexible visit scheduling; 40 hours/week minimum for at least 6 months)
• Earning Potential: Over $696,000/year (depending on vacation)
• Setting: Adult women’s forensic / correctional psychiatry, moderate acuity, substance use disorders, justice-involved population
• Visa: No visa sponsorship

Top qualifications:

• MD or DO required; Board Certified / Board Eligible in Psychiatry.
• Active California medical license and active California DEA.
• At least 12 months of adult psychiatry experience in the last 3 years.
• BLS certification and medical malpractice insurance required.
• Comfortable working in a forensic / correctional environment with moderate-acuity patients.
• Experience with Cerner EHR (or willingness to learn quickly).

Role Overview

This contract psychiatrist role is based at an adult women’s correctional facility in Chowchilla, California, treating moderate-acuity patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders in a forensic setting. You’ll provide direct psychiatric care, medication management, and clinical documentation in alignment with state and facility procedures.

Key Details & Requirements

• Start date: ASAP.
• Schedule: In-person Tues-Fri, 7:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m., with flexibility in scheduling patient visits within those hours.
• EHR: Client uses Cerner EHR; familiarity or prior experience is strongly preferred.
• Orientation: Up to 40 hours of orientation may be required.

Compliance & Screening:

• Criminal background check required.
• Drug test required.
• CALPERS affidavit required.
• Current state employees are not eligible for this contract.