Job Posting: Telepsychiatrist

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-187490
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Telepsychiatrist
STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB SERVICES (SAFETY)

$21,667.00 - $25,966.00 per Month

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Job Description and Duties

Staff Psychiatrist – Telepsychiatry Program

$266,844 - $320,640 annual salary (Board Certified)
$260,004 - $311,592 annual salary (Board Eligible)
 

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking proactive, knowledgeable psychiatrists with an interest in correctional and/or forensic psychiatry to join our multidisciplinary teams.  Within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s adult correctional facilities, you will find like-minded professionals committed to providing optimal care, promoting patients’ successful reintegration into society, and reducing recidivism and well-versed in the intricate psychiatric and medical interplay necessary to treat our diverse patient population.  Here, you will develop treatment plans for cases you won’t encounter in any other practice.  And with the support of our dedicated medical assistants, you’ll be able to devote your time to practicing and honing advanced psychopharmacological skills.  During the COVID-19 state of emergency, the Mental Health Program will offer Telework options which will be provided based on operational availability.  In addition, hiring interviews will be available virtually using teleconferencing or video conferencing options.

This position is located in the Mental Health Program.  The program’s mission is to provide ethical, professional, and effective mental health care services for patients within all 35 of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s institutions statewide.  With a competent, well-trained staff, they are committed to providing optimal care, promoting patients’ successful reintegration into society, and reducing recidivism.

This team provides psychiatric services to patients within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s 35 adult correctional institutions. In one of our seven telepsychiatry locations, you’ll see and develop treatment plans for cases you won’t encounter in any other practice; and utilize some of the most advanced technologies available - all within a clean, quiet, and comfortable atmosphere.

We currently have opportunities at the following location:

Santa Ana: Situated in the heart of Southern California’s Orange County, Santa Ana is a bustling community with a rich history and diverse population. Santa Ana has an artsy, cultural identity hidden in plain sight. Stroll through the walkable downtown and explore the many fun-and-funky theaters, cafés, boutiques, and galleries; revisit the whimsy and magic of childhood at nearby Disneyland and Knott’s Berry Farm; or relax and soak up that Southern California sun on one of Orange County’s pristine beaches.

Take the first step in joining this outstanding statewide telepsychiatry team and contact LaTreese Phillips at (916) 691-4818 or send your CV to CentralizedHiringUnit@cdcr.ca.gov.

You may also apply online at www.cchcs.ca.gov.

This position is permanent; however, the work location may be temporary as Permanent space is being determined. Please work with your hiring analyst with any question you may have in regard to permanent work locations. 

Minimum Requirements

You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

Additional Documents

Position Details

Job Code #:
JC-187490
Position #(s):
091-324-9758-VAR
Working Title:
Telepsychiatrist
Classification:
STAFF PSYCHIATRIST, CORRECTIONAL AND REHAB SERVICES (SAFETY)
$21,667.00 - $25,966.00 P
$22,237.00 - $26,720.00 Q
# of Positions:
Multiple
Work Location:
Orange County
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.


In return for your efforts, we offer true career balance with all of the stability and benefits found in employment with the State of California:
  • 40-hour workweek with flexible schedules – affords you true work-life balance
  • Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
  • Secure State of California pension that vests in five years
  • 401(k) and 457 retirement plans (tax defer up to $38,000 - $50,000 per year)
  • Relocation assistance for those new to State of California service
  • Paid insurance, license, and DEA renewal
  • Paid CME, with paid time off to attend – allows you to control more of your time and money
  • $10,000 Thank You Bonus to professionals newly hired with the State of California

Special Requirements

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: LaTreese Phillips
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:

Centralized Hiring Unit - LaTreese Phillips
Centralized Hiring Unit
PO Box 588500, 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.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Benefits

For information on our benefits, click here

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Human Resources Contact:
LaTreese Phillips
(916) 691-4818

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:
EEO Coordinator
(916) 691-6035
CCHCS_Disability_Management_Unit@cdcr.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

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.