Psychiatrist
Job at a glance
Job description
NaphCare is hiring a treating Psychiatrist to join our specialized THRIVE Jail Based Competency to Stand Trial Treatment Program in San Diego, CA.
The Jail-Based Competency Treatment (JBCT) program, a California Department of State Hospitals (DSH) satellite program, operates as a 30-bed adult male unit at the San Diego Central Jail. Our patients receive psychiatric and mental health services aimed at restoring their competency to stand trial so that they may proceed with pending criminal charges in the court system and move forward in their lives in a healthier place.
Although the position is an onsite, full-time (40 hour/week) position, NaphCare will work with the candidate to determine a schedule that best meets the employee and program needs between business days of Monday through Friday (e.g., four 10-hour days vs. five 8-hour days).
Job Responsibilities
While the Psychiatrist is not formerly on-call after scheduled hours, infrequently an occasional phone consultation by the JBCT Director may be warranted. The position may be either full-time, full-benefits with paid time off or may be filled as a contractor; either status has coverage for when the Psychiatrist is on leave.
The ideal candidate has experience (1) treating adults with serious mental illness, (2) working in a psychiatric hospital or correctional setting, and (3) working within a multidisciplinary team.
Qualifications
Current DEA registration
A valid CPR card (or ability and willingness to attain one)
Eligible or qualified by the state laws/regulations to practice psychiatry
Minimum of 1-3 years of experience in primary specialty of psychiatric care
Experience in a correctional healthcare or inpatient mental health care setting highly preferred
Sufficient electronic medical record and/or computer skills
Must pass the facility’s criminal background check and drug screening