Psychiatrist

Staff Psychiatrist – CF (Safety) Under the general direction of the Senior Psychiatrist (Sup), the Psychiatrist in Mental Health Services works as part of an Interdisciplinary Treatment Team that delivers general population outpatient services to inmates. The team includes other psychiatrists, psychologists, and psychiatric social workers within a designated Service Area. The core responsibilities include: conducting psychiatric evaluations; participating in treatment planning and case reviews; prescribing medications; providing crisis intervention, psychotherapy, and clinical consultation; and training clinical and custody staff in treatment approaches. Minimum Qualifications Board‑certified psychiatrist with a valid medical license. Residency in psychiatry and, when possible, fellowship in correctional or forensic psychiatry. Experience caring for incarcerated or offender populations. Proficiency in evaluation, medication management, crisis intervention, and interdisciplinary teamwork. Excellent communication and documentation skills. 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, or sexual orientation. Applicants for state employment will be expected to comply with the objective of a drug‑free workplace. #J-18808-Ljbffr