STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB SERVICES (SAFETY)

State of California • Bakersfield, CA

224d • $8,813 - $9,068 • Remote

About The Position

The Staff Psychiatrist in Mental Health Services is a member of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team providing general population outpatient services to inmates. The Team includes other psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychiatric social workers assigned to a Service Area. The staff psychiatrist performs psychiatric evaluations, participates in treatment planning and case reviews, prescribes medications, and provides crisis intervention and psychotherapy. Additionally, the staff psychiatrist provides consultations and training in treatment approaches to both clinical and custody staff of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.

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.
• Possession of a valid certificate in psychiatry issued by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology or the American Osteopathic Board of Neurology and Psychiatry.

Nice To Haves

• Willingness to create and promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.

Responsibilities

• Perform psychiatric evaluations.
• Participate in treatment planning and case reviews.
• Prescribe medications.
• Provide crisis intervention and psychotherapy.
• Provide consultations and training in treatment approaches to clinical and custody staff.

Benefits

• Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired.
• Pay differential of 15% for employees providing direct 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 for eligible individuals.
• $5,000 referral bonus for CDCR/CCHCS employees who remain employed for 90 days.

What This Job Offers

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