Adult Outpatient Psychiatrist

Quick Facts

• Adult outpatient psychiatry within a jail system
• Full-time: 40 hours/week (8- or 10-hour shifts available)
• Monday–Friday schedule; no call requirements
• Average caseload: 12–15 patients per day
• Visit times: initial evaluations (60 minutes); follow-ups (30 minutes)
• EMR: CorEMR

Description

Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations and assessments for adult patients in a jail outpatient clinic setting. Diagnose and treat mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders by developing and monitoring individualized treatment plans and prescribing psychiatric medications as clinically appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychiatric evaluations (60 minutes) and follow-up visits (30 minutes)
• Diagnose and treat mental health and co-occurring substance use disorders
• Develop, implement, and monitor individualized treatment plans
• Prescribe and manage psychiatric medications; provide ongoing medication management and symptom monitoring
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams (therapists, nurses, and correctional staff)
• Maintain accurate, timely clinical documentation in CorEMR
• Participate in treatment planning and case consultations
• Deliver care in accordance with county policies, correctional guidelines, and best clinical practices
• Support patient safety, stabilization, and continuity of care within the correctional health system

Requirements

• MD or DO from an accredited medical school
• Completion of an ACGME-accredited Psychiatry residency
• Board Certified or Board Eligible in Psychiatry
• Active California medical license (or ability to obtain)
• DEA license (or ability to obtain prior to start)
• Strong clinical assessment, diagnostic, and medication management skills
• Ability to work collaboratively within a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent documentation and communication skills
• Commitment to high-quality, patient-centered psychiatric care in a correctional setting
• Experience in correctional health, county jail, or public behavioral health settings (preferred)

Benefits

• Full-time schedule: 40 hours/week
• Monday–Friday hours with no call responsibilities
• Structured outpatient visits with defined evaluation and follow-up durations
• EMR support via CorEMR