Residency Program Lead Psychiatrist

Wellpath

Oroville (CA)

On-site

USD 316,848 - 351,288

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Psychiatrist in California to provide evaluations, treatment, and ongoing care within a correctional or secure setting.

You will monitor psychotropic meds, collaborate with care teams, and maintain clinical documentation. Previous corrections experience is preferred; MD/DO and board eligibility are required. This role offers a competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

  • Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) from an accredited university with specialty training in psychiatry.

Responsibilities

  • Provide psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and follow‑up care while exercising independent medical judgment.
  • Monitor psychotropic medications for effectiveness and side effects and adjust treatment as clinically indicated.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary leadership and care teams to ensure uniform psychiatric and mental health services.
  • Complete timely, accurate clinical documentation and participate in required meetings, consultations, and on‑call services.
  • Support referrals, transfers, crisis intervention, and clinical collaboration with mental health and medical staff.

Education

MD or DO

Job description

Wellpath / Correct Care Solutions is seeking a Psychiatrist in California to provide evaluations, treatment, and ongoing care within a correctional or secure setting.

You will monitor psychotropic meds, collaborate with care teams, and maintain clinical documentation. Previous corrections experience is preferred; MD/DO and board eligibility are required. This role offers a competitive hourly compensation and comprehensive benefits.

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