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Psychiatrists
Make a Difference in People's Lives
Use your skills to make a positive difference in the lives of incarcerated persons as they receive quality mental health care during their time in prison.
The CDCR/CCHCS Difference
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) / California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking full-time compassionate, knowledgeable psychiatrists to join our multidisciplinary mental health teams.
At CDCR/CCHCS, you can expect:
- Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules, including 4-day workweeks at many Locations
- No Insurance, Worker’s Comp, or Disability Paperwork
- Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams within a Community of Colleagues
- Generous medication formulary with no stimulants to manage
- Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population
- Safety and Security provided by professional, well-trained Correctional Officers
- Wide Variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, the Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California
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Increased Salaries are Just the Beginning…
The past few years have seen dramatic shifts in the health care landscape. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) / California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is poised to meet the evolving clinical care demands of our patient population while responding to the day-to-day needs of our dedicated providers.
$382,392 - $458,292 – Board Eligible
$338,268 - $405,408 – Board Eligible
$294,156 - $352,536 – Board Eligible
*Depending on Experience – be sure to discuss Hire Above Minimum (HAM) options with your Hiring Analyst*
Recruitment and Retention Bonus for clinicians newly hired with the State of CA and providing in-person care has been restructured to provide a 1% bonus for the first 7 years, increasing by 1% year over year, maxing at a 7% bonus by year 7.
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Additional Benefits of Working with CDCR/CCHCS
Our psychiatrists enjoy not just increased salaries, but also a range of comprehensive State of California benefits:
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Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Essential healthcare needs covered for you and your family.
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Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule: Ample time for rest and personal pursuits.
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Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans: Secure your future with tax-deferred retirement plans allowing you to defer up to $46,000 - $61,000 per year.
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State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years: Long-term security with benefits that start in just five years (more details at www.CalPERS.ca.gov).
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Annual Stipend of $2,500/year for CME costs and Annual Allocation of 56 hours for CME: Invest in your professional development with our Continuing Medical Education benefits.
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Potential PSLF and NHSC Loan Repayment: You could be eligible for significant loan repayment through PSLF and, depending on your location, NHSC.
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Paid license, and DEA renewal: And no need for malpractice insurance as a State employee.
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Relocation Assistance: If you're new to state service in California, we’ve got the cost of your move covered.
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Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship: We support your work visa needs.
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PO Box 588500, Elk Grove, CA 95758
CDCR/CCHCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer