Regional Chief Psychiatrist

Dedicated to transformative leadership?

You belong here.

Under the direction of the Statewide Mental Health Program’s Assistant Deputy Director, Psychiatry, you will provide leadership and clinical guidance to psychiatry leaders and psychiatrists delivering care within select California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations’ (CDCR) institutions, including:

• Reviewing and implementing quality management (QM) processes; monitoring QM registries and dashboards; reporting on QM-related topics to appropriate committees and stakeholders; and working with institutional psychiatry leaders on items requiring follow up.
• Conducting onsite meetings with psychiatry managers and line staff to confirm and measure the implementation of QM-related practices.
• Tracking psychiatry staffing and ensuring psychiatric leadership availability at institutions.
• Collaborating and participating with institutional psychiatry leaders and Utilization Management to ensure appropriate delivery of specialized psychiatric interventions and services.
• Traveling frequently to CDCR institutions and CCHCS Headquarters.

Requirements

• Current CA Medical License with board certification in psychiatry
• Minimum two years of experience practicing psychiatry in a psychiatric inpatient or outpatient setting or correctional facility
• Knowledge/experience in utilizing data and policies to drive professional recommendations and positive growth is highly desirable

Recruitment and Retention Bonus

• Psychiatrists newly hired with the State of CA are eligible to receive a bonus of up to $15,000 within their 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 bonus of $5,000 per hired referral.

Additional Benefits of Practicing with CDCR/CCHCS:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Essential health care 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 $49,000 - $65,000 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 CalPERS.ca.gov)
• 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.
• PSLF Loan Repayment: You could be eligible for significant loan repayment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
• 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

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive and respected workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaboration efforts at all levels of the Department.

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers