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.

●     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