Correctional Psychiatrist
Company: GreenLife Healthcare Staffing
Location: California City
Posted on: February 16, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description Correctional Psychiatrist - Kern
County, CA (R10043) Board Certification in Forensic Psychiatry
(Preferred): ABPN certification not mandatory but strongly
recommended. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is seeking an
Correctional Psychiatrist to fill an opening in the KernBHRS
department that provides specialty behavioral health services to
Medi-Cal recipients and uninsured, located in Kern County, CA.
Schedule of the Correctional Psychiatrist: Full-Time (FTE) : Shift:
8-hour day (e.g., 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. to align with jail intake
protocols). Activities: 10–12 inmate evaluations, competency
assessments, and testimony preparation. On-Call Requirements :
Rotation: 1–2 weekends monthly for urgent forensic consultations
(additional compensation). Job Description: The Correctional
Psychiatrists provide mental health services within Kern County
detention facilities, focusing on competency restoration, suicide
risk mitigation, and continuity-of-care planning for post-release
community reintegration. Job Responsibilities: Conduct
competency-to-stand-trial (CST) evaluations under Penal Code 1369,
collaborating with public defenders and court-appointed experts.
Manage opioid withdrawal protocols using buprenorphine/naloxone in
compliance with CDCR formulary restrictions. Develop safety plans
for inmates with borderline personality disorder and histories of
self-injurious behaviors. Coordinate with probation officers and
FQHCs to ensure medication access post-release, including 30-day
supplies of antipsychotics. Greenlife Healthcare Staffing is a
nationwide recruitment agency, matching both new grads and advanced
practitioners to hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, multi-specialty
groups, and private practices. Requirements Requirements of the
Correctional Psychiatrist: Must have an active California Medical
License. American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN)
certified. Must be DEA Certified Benefits Benefits of the
Correctional Psychiatrist: The salary for this position is $225/hr.
Sick days Health insurance Matching 401k
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