Contract Psychiatry - State Correctional Facility

Contract Psychiatrist – State Correctional Facility (Delano, CA)

Make a high-impact move as a correctional psychiatrist in California—earning over $696k/year while providing essential mental health care to justice-involved adults in a secure setting.

Job Highlights

●     Title: Contract Psychiatrist (Adult Forensic / Correctional)

●     Location: Adult men’s state correctional facility – Delano, CA

●     Contract Type: 6–12 month relief contract (ASAP start)

●     Schedule: In-person, Tues-Fri, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m. (40 hours/week minimum for at least 6 months)

●     Earning Potential: $696,800/year (depending on vacation)

●     Setting: Adult men’s forensic / correctional psychiatry, moderate acuity, substance use disorders, justice-involved population

●     Visa: No visa sponsorship

Top qualifications:

●     MD or DO required; Board Certified / Board Eligible in Psychiatry.

●     Active California medical license and active California DEA.

●     At least 12 months of adult psychiatry experience in the last 3 years.

●     BLS certification and medical malpractice insurance required.

●     Comfortable working in a forensic / correctional environment with moderate-acuity patients.

●     Experience with Cerner EHR (or willingness to learn quickly).

Call to action: If you’re an experienced adult psychiatrist seeking a high-paying California correctional contract with predictable hours and strong support, reach out today to discuss this Delano assignment.

Role Overview

This contract psychiatrist role is based at an adult men’s correctional facility in Delano, California, treating moderate-acuity patients with psychiatric and substance use disorders in a forensic setting. You’ll provide direct psychiatric care, medication management, and clinical documentation in alignment with state and facility procedures.

Key Details & Requirements

●     Start date: ASAP.

●     Schedule: In-person Tues–Fri, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.

●     EHR: Client uses Cerner EHR; familiarity or prior experience is strongly preferred.

●     Orientation: Up to 40 hours of orientation may be required.

Compliance & Screening:

• Criminal background check required.
• Drug test required.
• CALPERS affidavit required.
• Current state employees are not eligible for this contract.

How to Learn More / Apply

For full compensation details and contract terms, contact the recruiting group directly:

●     Website: www.funkaa.net

Funk and Associates is physician owned, having subcontracted for DSH for over ten years. There will not be any spam or distribution of your application materials, other than to the target hospital. Accommodations such as travel, help with license, help with insurance, etc, affect the rate. The best rate is possible when payment is delayed until processed by DSH, typically 11 weeks after hours are submitted.