CHP Health
Psychiatrist
This role involves providing psychiatric care to patients in a correctional environment, including conducting evaluations, developing treatment plans, managing crises, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team. The psychiatrist will work on-site at county jails and detention facilities, ensuring comprehensive mental health care for incarcerated individuals.
Key Responsibilities
- • Work with the Health Services Administrator and the Mental Health Director in the coordination of the mental health care delivery system
- • Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients, as well as follow-up and chronic care appointments
- • Develop and implement treatment plans
- • Provide education about their treatment and ensure comprehension
- • Manage crisis situations effectively by conducting risk assessments and determining appropriate level of care
- • Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation
- • Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
- • Stay current on advancements in psychiatry and behavioral health practices
Required
- • Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
- • Valid state medical license to practice as a Psychiatrist in the state of California and active DEA
- • Proficiency in psychopharmacology
- • Strong understanding of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations
- • Excellent interpersonal skills for effective patient care
- • Experience in crisis management and behavioral health interventions
Preferred
- • Board certification in Psychiatry
About Correctional Healthcare Partners
Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is a company dedicated to providing healthcare services to the incarcerated, and we're growing. We exist because the people inside county jails still deserve real healthcare — and the counties that serve them deserve a partner who shows up, owns the outcome, and gets the work right. We deliver medical, mental health, and dental care across jails and detention facilities in California and Washington, and we do it with clinicians who chose this setting and a leadership team that supports the mission.
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to join our healthcare team and provide the best patient care in a correctional environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality mental health care to patients and contributing to their overall well-being, as well as working and communicating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
Correctional Healthcare Partners (CHP Health) is a company dedicated to providing healthcare services to the incarcerated, and we're growing. We exist because the people inside county jails still deserve real healthcare — and the counties that serve them deserve a partner who shows up, owns the outcome, and gets the work right. We deliver medical, mental health, and dental care across jails and detention facilities in California and Washington, and we do it with clinicians who chose this setting and a leadership team that supports the mission.
- This full time position is located at, and covers, the Placer County Jails (Auburn Main Jail, Placer Juvenile Detention Facility, South Placer Jail). Travel between sites is required, and this is a 100% onsite position.*
- Auburn Jail (Placer County Adult Correctional Facility) 2775 Richardson Drive, Auburn, CA 95603
- Placer County Juvenile Detention Facility 11260 B Avenue, Auburn, CA 95603
- South Placer Jail 11801 Go For Broke Road, Roseville, CA 95678
We are seeking a dedicated Psychiatrist to join our healthcare team and provide the best patient care in a correctional environment. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality mental health care to patients and contributing to their overall well-being, as well as working and communicating effectively within a multidisciplinary team.
Responsibilities
- Work with the Health Services Administrator and the Mental Health Director in the coordination of the mental health care delivery system
- Conduct psychiatric evaluations and assessments of patients, as well as follow-up and chronic care appointments
- Develop and implement treatment plans
- Provide education about their treatment and ensure comprehension
- Manage crisis situations effectively by conducting risk assessments and determining appropriate level of care
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date medical records and documentation
- Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to ensure comprehensive patient care
- Stay current on advancements in psychiatry and behavioral health practices
- Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degree
- Board certification in Psychiatry preferred
- Valid state medical license to practice as a Psychiatrist in the state of California and active DEA
- Proficiency in psychopharmacology
- Strong understanding of medical terminology and HIPAA regulations
- Excellent interpersonal skills for effective patient care
- Experience in crisis management and behavioral health interventions
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