Psychiatrist – Outpatient Corrections - San Jose, CA
Updated 10/12/26
$200.00
– $210.00
hourly
San Jose, California, United States
Physician
Psychiatry
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Job at a glance
Degree Required
MD/DO
Position Type
Full-Time
Part-Time/Contract
Work Environment
Outpatient
Visa Sponsorship
No
Experience Level
2 years
Job description
Job description
Job Title: Psychiatrist – Outpatient Corrections
Location: California
Job Responsibilities
- Provide psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
- Manage medications and ongoing psychiatric care for justice-involved adults
- Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention as needed
- Collaborate with correctional, medical, and behavioral health teams
- Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and care coordination
- Support re-entry planning and continuity of care
- Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
- Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and organizational standards
- Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and protocol development
Qualifications
- MD or DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
- Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
- DEA license required
- Experience in correctional, forensic, or community psychiatry preferred
- Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
- Ability to work effectively in a correctional environment
Working Hours
- Full-time schedule
- Daytime hours (typical business hours)
- Schedule may vary based on program needs
Skills
- Strong psychiatric assessment and diagnostic skills
- Experience managing complex, high-acuity patient populations
- Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
- Effective communication in structured and secure environments
- Strong organizational and time management skills
- Commitment to patient-centered, community-based care
Job Responsibilities
Provide psychiatric evaluations and develop individualized treatment plans
Manage medications and ongoing psychiatric care for justice-involved adults
Conduct risk assessments and provide crisis intervention as needed
Collaborate with correctional, medical, and behavioral health teams
Participate in team meetings, case conferences, and care coordination
Support re-entry planning and continuity of care
Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the EMR
Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and organizational standards
Contribute to quality improvement initiatives and protocol development
Qualifications
MD or DO, Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
DEA license required
Experience in correctional, forensic, or community psychiatry preferred
Strong communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
Ability to work effectively in a correctional environment
Working Hours
Full-time schedule
Daytime hours (typical business hours)
No call required
Schedule may vary based on program needs
Skills
Strong psychiatric assessment and diagnostic skills
Experience managing complex, high-acuity patient populations
Ability to collaborate within multidisciplinary teams
Effective communication in structured and secure environments
Strong organizational and time management skills
Ability to perform risk assessments and crisis intervention
Commitment to patient-centered, community-based care
By applying you agree to our Terms of Service