Staff Psychiatrist - West County Detention Facility - Richmond, CA
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Job Description
ob Title: Staff Psychiatrist – Correctional / Outpatient Clinic
Location: Richmond, California
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 OrganizationThis 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)
- 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
- 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
- Part-time: 2 days per week
- 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM schedule
- On-site coverage required
- No call required
- 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
- 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
- $207.44/hour (W-2, part-time)
- Attractive 401(k) with competitive company match
- Visa sponsorship supported (H1B & J1 welcome)
- 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)