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Form of workIncreased 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.
$338,712 - $406,992 - Board Certified
$330,024 - $395,520 - Board Eligible
*Depending on Experience - be sure to discuss Hire Above Minimum (HAM) options with your Hiring Analyst*
Psychiatrists providing in-person care in an inpatient unit will receive:
$382,884 - $460,075 - Board Certified
$373,068 - $447,108 - Board Eligible
*Depending on Experience - be sure to discuss Hire Above Minimum (HAM) options with your Hiring Analyst*
Restructured Recruitment and Retention Bonus
Recruitment and Retention Bonus available for clinicians newly hired with CCHCS has been restructured to provide a 1% bonus for every year of service (years 1-7).
Future Salary Increases
In addition to this fiscal year's increase to salaries, psychiatrists will also receive an additional 2.5% general salary increase July 2024.
Chuckawalla Valley State Prison, Ironwood State Prison (Riverside County)
Calipatria State Prison, California Centinela State Prison (Imperial Country)
Take the first step and submit your CV to: CentralizedHiringUnit@cdcr.ca.gov or apply directly to this posting today!
Additional Benefits of Practicing with CDCR/CCHCS
But increased salaries are just the beginning - our psychiatrists also receive comprehensive State of California benefits, including:
- Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams within a Community of Colleagues
- Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population
- 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 NHSC Loan Repayment (depending on location)
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
- Annual Stipend of $2,500/year for CME costs
- 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 Five Years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Wide Variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, the Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California
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Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
- STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB SERVICES (SAFETY)
- Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-391815
Position #(s):
444-220-9758-XXX
178-220-9758-XXX
403-220-9758-XXX
028-220-9758-XXX
Working Title:
PSYCHIATRIST - Amazing Career Opportunities in Southern Desert
Classification:
STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB SERVICES (SAFETY) $23,915.00 - $29,492.00
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
United States
Telework:
In Office
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information
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.
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts to increase representation at all levels of the Department.
Special Requirements
Candidates new to CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, and Tuberculosis (TB) testing prior to appointment followed by department annual TB testing/evaluation thereafter.
CCHCS uses E-Verify in its hiring practices to achieve a lawful workforce. For more information about E-Verify, please go to www.e-verify.gov .
Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Attn:
Centralized Hiring Unit
PO Box 588500, Personnel D-2
Elk Grove , CA 95758
Address for Drop-Off Application Packages
You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:
California Correctional Health Care Services
Centralized Hiring Unit
8280 Longleaf Drive, Personnel D-2
Elk Grove , CA 95758
Your drop off locations may be non-operational on weekends and holidays.
08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Benefits
For information on our benefits, click here .
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Applications will be reviewed each Friday.
Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
