Correctional Psychiatrist Job at Greenlife Healthcare Staffing, Kern County, CA

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  • Greenlife Healthcare Staffing
  • Kern County, CA

Job Description

(Physician/MD qualifications required) Physician - Correctional Psychiatrist Kern County, CA (#R10043)

Location: Kern County, CA
Employment Type: Full-Time
Hourly Rate: $225|hr

About Greenlife Healthcare Staffing:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a nationwide recruitment agency committed to matching healthcare professionals with outstanding opportunities. We work with hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty groups, and private practices to place both new graduates and experienced practitioners in roles that suit their goals and expertise.

Position Overview:
Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Correctional Psychiatrist to support the KernBHRS department in Kern County, CA. This department provides specialty behavioral health services to Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured populations. The role focuses on mental health support within county detention facilities.

Preferred Certification:
~ Board Certification in Forensic Psychiatry (ABPN strongly recommended but not mandatory)

Requirements:
~ Active California Medical License
~ Board Certification by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
~ DEA Certification

Schedule:
Full-Time (FTE):
~ Shift: 8-hour day (e.g., 7:00 a.m. 3:00 p.m.) to align with jail intake protocols
~ Daily Activities: 1012 inmate evaluations, competency assessments, and testimony preparation

On-Call Requirements:
~ Rotation: 12 weekends per month for urgent forensic consultations (additional compensation provided)

Compensation & Benefits:
~ $225|hour
~ Sick Days
~ Health Insurance
~ Matching 401(k)

Key Responsibilities:
~ Conduct competency-to-stand-trial (CST) evaluations under Penal Code 1369
~ Collaborate with public defenders and court-appointed forensic experts
~ Manage opioid withdrawal using buprenorphine|naloxone per CDCR formulary
~ Develop individualized safety plans for inmates at risk of self-harm
~ Coordinate post-release continuity of care with probation officers and FQHCs
~ Ensure medication access post-release, including 30-day antipsychotic supplies

How to Apply:
Ready to make an impact in correctional behavioral health? Submit your Resume|CV to hr@glhstaffing.com or call (800) 608-4025 to learn more about this and other opportunities.

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Private practice, Immediate start, Trial period, Shift work, Weekend work,

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