California Correctional Health Care Services
Staff Psychiatrist, CF - North Kern State Prison (NKSP)
California Correctional Health Care Services, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
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California Correctional Health Care Services . This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent. This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on multiple dates (e.g., 10/10/25, 10/24/25, 11/07/25, 11/21/25, 12/05/25, 12/19/25, 01/02/26, 01/16/26, 01/30/26). Job Identification and Application Notes
Position number: 182-220-9758-XXX. Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application. Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers Position Context and Responsibilities
Under general direction of the Senior Psychiatrist, the 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. Primary duties include: 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 of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team. Compensation, Benefits, and Pay
This advertisement is for a Staff Psychiatrist, CF (SAFETY) position at NKSP, Delano, CA (Kern County). Salary: HAM rates and pay scales apply. HAM authorized rates: P $30,259.00, Q $31,136.00. Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with CCHCS. Pay differential: 15% of monthly base pay for employees providing direct in-person patient care on grounds or at a facility more than 50% of the pay period. Eligible for a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend if criteria are met, plus up to $5,000 monthly recruitment and retention differential in the first year (if eligible). Potential $5,000 referral bonus if hired and remain employed for 90 days. Leave and Employment Conditions
Effective July 1, 2025, Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) may affect base salary and leave credits for eligible employees; see notice for details. This is a limited term position; extension or permanent placement is possible. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications information is provided by the State of California, with further details at the linked resource: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/9758.aspx. Note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Equal Opportunity and Workplace Culture
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State conducts initiatives to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Applicants may be required to adhere to this policy as a condition of employment. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
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Join to apply for the
Staff Psychiatrist, CF - North Kern State Prison (NKSP)
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California Correctional Health Care Services . This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent. This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on multiple dates (e.g., 10/10/25, 10/24/25, 11/07/25, 11/21/25, 12/05/25, 12/19/25, 01/02/26, 01/16/26, 01/30/26). Job Identification and Application Notes
Position number: 182-220-9758-XXX. Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application. Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers Position Context and Responsibilities
Under general direction of the Senior Psychiatrist, the 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. Primary duties include: 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 of the Interdisciplinary Treatment Team. Compensation, Benefits, and Pay
This advertisement is for a Staff Psychiatrist, CF (SAFETY) position at NKSP, Delano, CA (Kern County). Salary: HAM rates and pay scales apply. HAM authorized rates: P $30,259.00, Q $31,136.00. Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with CCHCS. Pay differential: 15% of monthly base pay for employees providing direct in-person patient care on grounds or at a facility more than 50% of the pay period. Eligible for a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend if criteria are met, plus up to $5,000 monthly recruitment and retention differential in the first year (if eligible). Potential $5,000 referral bonus if hired and remain employed for 90 days. Leave and Employment Conditions
Effective July 1, 2025, Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) may affect base salary and leave credits for eligible employees; see notice for details. This is a limited term position; extension or permanent placement is possible. Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications information is provided by the State of California, with further details at the linked resource: https://www.calhr.ca.gov/state-hr-professionals/Pages/9758.aspx. Note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement. Equal Opportunity and Workplace Culture
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex, and sexual orientation. The State conducts initiatives to foster an inclusive and diverse workplace. It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free workplace. Applicants may be required to adhere to this policy as a condition of employment. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Part-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries: Hospitals and Health Care Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at California Correctional Health Care Services by 2x. For related roles and alerts, sign in to set job alerts for “Staff Psychiatrist” roles.
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