Staff Psychiatrist

California Correctional Health Care Services; California (MO); On-site; USD 352,000 - 472,000; Full time

Job summary

California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking Board Certified Psychiatrists to join their team. This role offers competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to make a significant impact on the mental health of the incarcerated population. Join a dedicated team committed to providing high-quality care and supporting the successful reintegration of individuals into society.

Benefits

Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

Generous Paid Time Off

Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans

Annual Stipend for CME costs

Relocation Assistance

Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship

Qualifications

• Must be a Board Certified Psychiatrist.
• Experience in correctional health care preferred.
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Provide mental health care to incarcerated individuals.
• Conduct clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to enhance patient care.

Skills

Mental Health Care

Patient Care

Clinical Assessment

Education

Board Certified Psychiatrist

Job description

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California Correctional Health Care Services provided pay range

This range is provided by California Correctional Health Care Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$352,536.00/yr - $471,564.00/yr

Increased Salaries are Just the Beginning…

The past few years have seen dramatic shifts in the health care landscape. California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is poised to meet the evolving clinical care demands of our patient population while responding to the day-to-day needs of our dedicated providers.

$362,748 – Board Certified at Headquarters and Regional Office

$352,536 – Board Eligible at Headquarters and Regional Office

$417,156 – Board Certified in-person care

$471,564 – Board Certified in-person care in an inpatient unit

$458,292 – Board Eligible in-person care in an inpatient unit

Restructured Recruitment and Retention Bonus

Recruitment and Retention Bonus for clinicians newly hired with the State of CA has been restructured to provide a 1% bonus for the first 7 years, increasing by 1% year over year,

maxing at a 7% bonus by year 7.

Psychiatrists newly hired with the state of CA are also eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service.

Referral Bonus

All CCHCS/CDCR employees that refer a mental health clinician who is successfully hired by CCHCS may be eligible to receive a referral bonus of $5,000 per appointed referral.

Additional Benefits of Practicing with CDCR/CCHCS

Our psychiatrists enjoy not just increased salaries, but also a range of comprehensive State of California benefits:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Essential healthcare needs covered for you and your family.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule: Ample time for rest and personal pursuits.
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans: Secure your future with tax-deferred retirement plans allowing you to defer up to $47,000 - $62,000 per year.
• State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years: Long-term security with benefits that start in just five years (more details at www.CalPERS.ca.gov).
• Annual Stipend of $2,500/year for CME costs and Annual Allocation of 56 hours for CME: Invest in your professional development with our Continuing Medical Education benefits.
• Potential PSLF and NHSC Loan Repayment: You could be eligible for significant loan repayment through PSLF and, depending on your location, NHSC.
• Paid license, and DEA renewal: And no need for malpractice insurance as a State employee.
• Relocation Assistance: If you’re new to state service in California, we’ve got the cost of your move covered.
• Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship: We support your work visa needs.

Department Information

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Commitment to California Model

CDCR and CCHCS are proud to partner on the California Model which will transform the correctional landscape for our employees and the incarcerated. The California Model is a systemwide change that leverages national and international best practices to address longstanding challenges related to incarceration and institution working conditions, creating a safe, professional, and satisfying workplace for staff as well as rehabilitation for the incarcerated. Additionally, the California Model improves success of the decarcerated through robust re-entry efforts back into to the community.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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