Psychiatry Contract Corrections Lancaster CA

Contract Psychiatrist – State Correctional Facility (Lancaster, CA)

Step into a correctional psychiatry role in Lancaster, 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 (Outpatient 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, 7 a.m.–5 p.m. (4x10s) 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 contract.

Role Overview

This assignment is at an adult men's correctional facility in Lancaster, 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

Phone: 805-215-0910

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.