Correctional Psychiatrist

• Must have an active California Medical License. 
• American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) certified.
• Must be DEA Certified.

• Full-Time (FTE):
  • Shift: 8-hour day (e.g., 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to align with jail intake protocols).
  • Activities: 10–12 inmate evaluations, competency assessments, and testimony preparation.
• On-Call Requirements:
  • Rotation: 1–2 weekends monthly for urgent forensic consultations (additional compensation).

• The salary for this position is $225/hr.
• Sick days
• Health insurance
• Matching 401k

• Conduct competency-to-stand-trial (CST) evaluations under Penal Code 1369, collaborating with public defenders and court-appointed experts.
• Manage opioid withdrawal protocols using buprenorphine/naloxone in compliance with CDCR formulary restrictions.
• Develop safety plans for inmates with borderline personality disorder and histories of self-injurious behaviors.
• Coordinate with probation officers and FQHCs to ensure medication access post-release, including 30-day supplies of antipsychotics.

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