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Contract Psychiatrist – State Correctional Facility (Stockton, CA)

Step into a high-acuity forensic psychiatry role in Stockton, CA—providing inpatient-level care in a state correctional setting with earning potential over $730k/year.

Job Highlights

● Title: Contract Psychiatrist (Inpatient Forensic / Correctional)

● Location: Adult men’s state correctional facility – Stockton, CA

● Contract Type: 6–12 month relief contract (ASAP start)

● Schedule: In-person, Mon-Thurs or Tues–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m. (4x10s) for at least 6 months

● Earning Potential: Over $730,000/year

● Setting: Adult men’s inpatient-level psychiatric unit in a forensic / correctional environment

● Visa: No visa sponsorship

Top qualifications:

● MD or DO required; Board Certified / Board Eligible in Psychiatry.

● Active California medical license and active California DEA.

● At least 12 months of adult psychiatry experience in the last 3 years (inpatient or high-acuity preferred).

● BLS certification and medical malpractice insurance required.

● Experience in correctional / forensic psychiatry and comfort with high-acuity, justice-involved patients.

● Familiarity with Cerner EHR.

Call to action: If you’re a board-certified/eligible psychiatrist interested in high-acuity inpatient forensic work with top-tier earning potential, contact us today about this Stockton contract.

Role Overview

This assignment is at an adult men’s correctional facility in Stockton, California, serving patients with inpatient-level psychiatric needs. You will provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and ongoing care within a secure, multidisciplinary environment.

Key Details & Requirements

● Start date: ASAP.

● Schedule: In-person Mon-Thurs or Tues–Fri, 7:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m., minimum 6-month commitment (4x10 schedule).

● EHR: Cerner EHR—prior experience preferred.

● Orientation: Up to 40 hours of orientation may be required.

● Compliance & Screening:

○ Criminal background check required.

○ Drug test required.

○ CALPERS affidavit required.

○ Current state employees are not eligible.

How to Learn More / Apply

For full contract and compensation details:

● Website: www.funkaa.net

● Email: jon@funkaa.net