Staff Psychiatrist - West County Detention Facility

ob Title: Staff Psychiatrist – Correctional / Outpatient Clinic
Location: Richmond, California

Position Overview

A county-based healthcare system is seeking a Staff Psychiatrist to provide care within a detention facility clinic setting in Richmond, CA. This is a part-time, on-site opportunity offering a structured schedule, strong clinical support, and the ability to make a meaningful impact in an underserved population.

About the Organization

This full-service county hospital provides a comprehensive range of patient-centered healthcare services, including inpatient, emergency, consult liaison, outpatient behavioral health, and correctional psychiatry. The program emphasizes collaborative care and continuity across multiple settings.

Practice Details

• Clinic-based psychiatry within a detention facility
• Adult patient population
• 2 days per week (8:00 AM – 6:00 PM), on-site
• Visit structure:
  • 60-minute initial evaluations
  • 30-minute follow-ups
• Active patient panel: ~280 patients (typically seen every 1–3 months)

Clinical Environment

• Nursing support for scheduling, triage, and coordination
• Multidisciplinary team including therapists
• Structured clinic workflow within a secure setting
• Focus on continuity of care for justice-involved patients

Job Responsibilities

• Conduct psychiatric evaluations and medication management in a correctional clinic setting
• Diagnose and treat a range of psychiatric conditions in adult patients
• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans
• Manage an established patient panel with scheduled follow-ups
• Collaborate with nursing staff and therapists to coordinate care
• Participate in treatment planning and care coordination
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic medical record
• Provide patient-centered care within a structured and secure environment

Working Hours

• Part-time: 2 days per week
• 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM schedule
• On-site coverage required
• No call required

Qualifications

• MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license required
• Experience in correctional, inpatient, or outpatient psychiatry preferred

Skills

• Strong diagnostic and medication management skills
• Ability to work effectively in a structured correctional environment
• Effective collaboration with multidisciplinary teams
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to patient-centered, high-quality care

Compensation & Benefits

• $207.44/hour (W-2, part-time)
• Attractive 401(k) with competitive company match
• Visa sponsorship supported (H1B & J1 welcome)

Additional Highlights

• Consistent, part-time schedule with no call
• Established patient panel and strong support staff
• Opportunity to serve a high-need population
• Located in Richmond, CA (East Bay area)