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Contract MD/DO – State Correctional Facility (Lancaster, CA)
Make a high-impact move as a correctional psychiatrist in California—earning over $520k/year while providing essential mental health care to justice-involved adults in a secure setting.
Job Highlights
- Title: Contract Primary Care Physician (Adult Forensic / Correctional)
- Location: Adult men's state correctional facility – Lancaster, CA
- Contract Type:6–12 month relief contract (ASAP start)
- Schedule: In-person, Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or Mon–Fri, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
- Earning Potential:$520,000/year
- Setting: Adult men's forensic / correctional health, moderate acuity, substance use disorders, justice-involved population
Top qualifications:
- MD or DO required; Board Certified in Internal Medicine or Family Practice.
- Active California medical license and active California DEA.
- At least 12 months of adult primary care experience in the last 3 years.
- ACLS 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 primary care doctor seeking a high-paying California correctional contract with predictable hours and strong support, reach out today to discuss this Lancaster assignment.
Role Overview
This contract psychiatrist role is based at an adult men's correctional facility in Lancaster, California, treating moderate-acuity patients 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
- Schedule: In-person Mon–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–3:30 p.m. or Mon–Fri, 2:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m.
- EHR: Client uses Cerner EHR; familiarity or prior experience is strongly preferred.
- Orientation: Up to 40 hours of orientation may be required.
- Criminal background check required.
- CALPERS affidavit required.
- Current state employees are not eligible for this contract.
How to Learn More / Apply
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