SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR), CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (SAFETY)

State of California • Bakersfield, CA

130d • $31,320 - $32,070 • Remote

About The Position

Under the direction of the Chief of Mental Health, the Senior Psychiatrist, Supervisor is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of inmates in the Correctional Treatment Center (CTC) and Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB). This includes intervention, weekly individual or group therapy, treatment and discharge planning, participating in interdisciplinary team evaluations, and consultation with the psychiatrists, nursing, and other staff.

Requirements

• Possession of the legal requirements for the practice of medicine in California as determined by the Medical Board of California or the California Board of Osteopathic Examiners.
• Meet the Minimum Qualifications as specified in the Class Specification.

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a correctional or rehabilitative setting.
• Ability to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, diagnose, and treat inmates in the Correctional Treatment Center and Mental Health Crisis Bed.
• Provide intervention and weekly individual or group therapy.
• Develop treatment and discharge plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team evaluations.
• Consult with psychiatrists, nursing, and other staff.

Benefits

• Recruitment and retention bonus may be available for newly hired clinicians.
• Pay differential of 15% for direct in-person patient care.
• $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend for eligible individuals.
• Monthly recruitment and retention differential totaling $5,000 during the first year.
• $5,000 referral bonus for CDCR/CCHCS employees.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees