Benefits:- Top rate
- Independent contractor status
- State government contract
- Leave without pay
Contract Psychiatrist – State Correctional Facility (Chowchilla, CA)
Step into a correctional psychiatry role in Chowchilla, CA—providing outpatient-level care part time in a state correctional setting with earning potential over $655k/year at full time.
Job Highlights
Title: Contract Psychiatrist (Inpatient Forensic / Correctional)
Location: Adult men’s state correctional facility – Chowchilla, CA
Contract Type:6–12 month relief contract (ASAP start)
Schedule: In-person, any two days
Mon-Fri, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. (2x10s) for at least 6 months
Earning Potential:$300-655k/year depending on part time or full time status Setting: Adult men’s
outpatient-level psychiatric care in a forensic / correctional environment
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 (inpatient or high-acuity preferred).
BLS certification and
medical malpractice insurance required.
Experience in
correctional / forensic psychiatry and comfort with high-acuity, justice-involved patients.
Familiarity with
Cerner EHR.
Call to action: If you’re a
board-certified/eligible psychiatrist interested in
high-acuity inpatient forensic work with top-tier earning potential,
contact us today about this Chowchilla contract.
Role Overview
This assignment is at an
adult men’s correctional facility in Chowchilla, California, serving patients with
outpatient-level psychiatric needs. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care within a secure, multidisciplinary environment.
Key Details & Requirements 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.
How to Learn More / Apply
For full contract and compensation details:
Website: www.funkaa.net
Email: jon@funkaa.net
Funk and Associates is owned and still operated by a contract psychiatrist. Our mission is to provide the best rate and the least overhead for relief doctors with the state of California. The ideal candidate will value transparency and have experience with competing vendors.