Staff Psychiatrist - West County Detention Facility - Richmond, CA

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Job Description

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)
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