Career Center

Under the general direction of the Chief Psychiatrist, Correctional Facility (Safety) of Integrated Gender Affirming Healthcare Program (IGAHP), in the Statewide Mental Health Program (SMHP), the Senior Psychiatrist, Correctional Facility (Specialist) serves as a statewide subject matter (SME) expert in gender-affirming mental health (MH) care who will have psychiatric clinical responsibilities, contribute to quality management, participate in the education of other staff members, and serve as a cross-discipline liaison and collaborator to assist institutions in delivering optimized gender-affirming health care within IGAHP. The Senior Psychiatrist, Specialist will also author, review, and consult on Transgender, Respect, Agency, and Digniaty Act (TRADA) MH evaluations for gender-based housing requests, MH gender-affirming surgery (GAS) evaluations, and Gender Dysphoria evaluations. The Senior Psychiatrist, specialist will work closely with Psychiatry, Psychology, Clinical Social Work, Nursing, Medical, Administrative, Custody (including PREA staff, DAI/FOPS), and Supervisory/Managerial colleagues as an integral member to develop solutions to complex problems involving gender-affirming care. for the transgender and gender diverse (TGD) population within CDCR. Statewide travel and travel into correctional facilities is required.

Please note: Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with CCHCS for six months. Additionally, individuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with CCHCS (totaling $5,000), should they meet the eligibility criteria.

IMPORTANT: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus should you be selected for hire, and remain employed with CCHCS for 90 days. For a CDCR/CCHCS employee to be considered, please follow the link below and complete the questionnaire to the best of your knowledge, including the referring employee's name, classification, PERNR, and work location.

Link to Survey: Click Here

This position is located in the Mental Health Program. The program's mission is to provide ethical, professional, and effective mental health care services for patients within all 35 of California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation's institutions statewide. With a competent, well-trained staff, they are committed to providing optimal care, promoting patients' successful reintegration into society, and reducing recidivism.

This advertisement is for a Senior Psychiatrist (Specialist) C&RS (Safety) position(s) located at HQ in Elk Grove, Sacramento County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 065-923-9759-013.

Please note: A Training and Development (T&D) assignment will not be considered at this time.

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.