Weekend Correctional Psychiatrist — Part-Time

AvaMed Workforce; San Luis Obispo (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Part time

Job summary

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a part-time Psychiatrist (PSYT) for a contract at California Men's Colony (CMC) in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 0.50 position is weekends only, with Saturday-Sunday shifts or 7:00 AM-5:00 PM / 8:00 AM-6:00 PM options.

Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and collaboration with the mental health team while complying with custody and security procedures. Requires CA medical license, psychiatry board status, and DEA registration.

Qualifications

• Active California Physician and Surgeon license (Medical Board of California or Osteopathic Medical Board of California)
• Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry
• Active DEA registration
• Correctional, forensic or inpatient psychiatry experience preferred
• Background check and CDCR security clearance
• TB test, immunizations and facility health clearances

Responsibilities

• Provide psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management for incarcerated patients
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary mental health treatment team
• Document care accurately in the facility's health record
• Follow all custody, safety and security procedures

Education

Medical license: California

Board certification or eligibility in Psychiatry

Active DEA registration

Job description

AvaMed Workforce is hiring a part-time Psychiatrist (PSYT) for a contract at California Men's Colony (CMC) in San Luis Obispo, CA. The 0.50 position is weekends only, with Saturday-Sunday shifts or 7:00 AM-5:00 PM / 8:00 AM-6:00 PM options.

Responsibilities include psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis, medication management, and collaboration with the mental health team while complying with custody and security procedures. Requires CA medical license, psychiatry board status, and DEA registration.