Psychiatrist – State Correctional Facility (Chowchilla, 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 women’s state correctional facility – Chowchilla, CA
Contract Type:6–12 month relief contract (ASAP start)
Schedule: In-person, Mon–Thu, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. (flexible visit scheduling; 40 hours/week minimum for at least 6 months)
Earning Potential:Over $696,000/year (depending on vacation)
Setting: Adult women’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 Chowchilla assignment.
Role Overview
This contract psychiatrist role is based at an adult women’s correctional facility in Chowchilla, 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, 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m., with flexibility in scheduling patient visits within those hours.
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
Email: jon@funkaa.net