Chief Psychiatrist Job at California Correctional Health Care Services, Delano, CA

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  • California Correctional Health Care Services
  • Delano, CA

Job Description

Increased Salaries are Just the Beginning…

The past few years have seen dramatic shifts in the health care landscape. California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is poised to meet the evolving clinical care demands of our patient population while responding to the day-to-day needs of our dedicated providers.

Within one of the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) state -owned

and -operated adult correctional facilities, you’ll lead a team of dedicated psychiatrists providing comprehensive mental health care to a diverse and clinically complex patient population.

Requirements

  • A current California Medical License, certification to practice psychiatry
  • Minimum two years of experience practicing psychiatry in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient setting or a correctional facility
  • The ability to prepare and supervise the preparation of comprehensive medical reports, case histories, and hospital records; and the capacity to coordinate, supervise, guide, and evaluate the work of professional employees.

Restructured Recruitment and Retention Bonus

Recruitment and Retention Bonus for clinicians newly hired with the State of CA 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.

Psychiatrists newly hired with the state of CA are also eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service.

Referral Bonus

All CCHCS/CDCR employees that refer a mental health clinician who is successfully hired by CCHCS may be eligible to receive a referral bonus of $5,000 per appointed referral.

Additional Benefits of Practicing with CDCR/CCHCS

Our psychiatrist leaders enjoy not just increased salaries, but also a range of comprehensive State of California benefits:

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Essential healthcare needs covered for you and your family.
  • Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule: Ample time for rest and personal pursuits.
  • Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans: Secure your future with tax-deferred retirement plans allowing you to defer up to $47,000 - $62,000 per year.
  • State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years: Long-term security with benefits that start in just five years (more details at ).
  • Annual Stipend of $2,500/year for CME costs and Annual Allocation of 60 hours for CME: Invest in your professional development with our Continuing Medical Education benefits.
  • Potential PSLF and NHSC Loan Repayment: You could be eligible for significant loan repayment through PSLF and, depending on your location, NHSC.
  • Paid license, and DEA renewal: And no need for malpractice insurance as a State employee.
  • Relocation Assistance: If you’re new to state service in California, we’ve got the cost of your move covered.
  • Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship: We support your work visa needs.

Department Information

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/ California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

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Job Tags

Visa sponsorship, Work visa, Relocation package, Shift work,

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