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Posted: 14-Mar-25
Location: Avenal, California
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: Psychiatrist - ASP
Position: Psychiatrist
Annual Salary Ranges:
On-site Inpatient Unit:
- $392,460 – $471,564 – Board Certified
- $382,392 – $458,292 – Board Eligible
On-site
- $347,172 – $417,156 – Board Certified
- $338,268 – $405,408 – Board Eligible
Telehealth/Headquarters:
- $301,896 – $362,748 – Board Certified
- $294,156 – $352,536 – Board Eligible
Recruitment and Retention Bonus for clinicians newly hired with the State of CA and providing in-person care 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.
Work Locations: Wide Variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California
California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking proactive, knowledgeable CA-licensed psychiatrists to join our multidisciplinary teams. Within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s (CDCR) adult correctional facilities, you will find like-minded professionals committed to providing optimal care and honing advanced psychopharmacological skills.
As a Psychiatrist, you will be an integral member of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team which includes other psychiatrists, psychologists, and clinical social workers. In general, you will perform psychiatric evaluations, participate in treatment planning and case reviews, prescribe medications, and provide crisis intervention and psychotherapy. You will also provide consultations and training in treatment approaches to both clinical and custody staff of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team.
Benefits of Practicing with CDCR/CCHCS:
- Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams within a Community of Colleagues
- Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population
- Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules, including 4-day Workweeks at many Locations
- Safety and Security provided by professional, well-trained Correctional Officers
- No Insurance, Worker’s Comp, or Disability Paperwork to manage
- Generous Medication Formulary
- Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship
- Relocation Assistance for those new to state of CA service
- Potential PSLF and NHSC Loan Repayment (depending on location)
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
- Annual Stipend of $2,500/year for CME costs
- Annual Allocation of 56 hours for CME conferences or self-study
- Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans (tax defer up to $46,000 - $61,000 per year)
- State of CA Retirement that vests in 5 years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
How to Apply:
Ready to join an organization where you can be part of a multidisciplinary team dedicated to achieving social justice through comprehensive mental health care? Apply now!
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