SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR), CR SVS (SAFETY) - KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON (KVSP) - California Correctional Health Care Services : Job Details

California Correctional Health Care Services

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JC-477545 - SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR), CR SVS (SAFETY) - KERN VALLEY STATE PRISON (KVSP)SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR), CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (SAFETY)

Final Filing Date: 5/23/2025

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account) By Mail Drop-off

• Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.
• Effective July 1, 2023, employees in this class, employed within the California Correctional Health Care Services, who are physically located at and assigned to direct in-person patient care on grounds or at a facility, shall receive a pay differential equivalent to 15% of their monthly base pay.
• Only employees who provide direct patient care, treating patients in-person, on grounds, or at a facility more than 50% of the pay period are eligible for this pay differential
• This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the California State Civil Service Pay Scales. The authorized HAM rate for this classification is: P $31,320, Q $32,070.

The Senior Psychiatrist, Supervisor, under the direction of the Chief of Mental Health, is responsible for the evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment of inmates in the Correctional Treatment Center (CTC) and Mental Health Crisis Bed (MHCB). This includes intervention, weekly individual or group therapy, treatment and discharge planning, interdisciplinary team evaluations, and consultation with psychiatrists, nursing, and other staff.

Additional information about the job can be found in the Duty Statement.

The requirements are detailed in the Class Specification for SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR), CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (SAFETY).

Classification: SENIOR PSYCHIATRIST (SUPERVISOR), CORRECTIONAL AND REHABILITATIVE SERVICES (SAFETY) $31,320.00 - $32,070.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: Kern County

Telework: In Office

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Facility: Kern Valley State Prison

Our vision is to enhance public safety and promote community reintegration through education, treatment, and rehabilitative programs.

Our mission is to support the successful reintegration of individuals into the community, equipped with tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable, in a safe and humane environment.

We value diversity and inclusion, fostering a workplace that celebrates cultural backgrounds and perspectives, and collaborates with the community to improve public safety and rehabilitation efforts.

The California Model aims to transform correctional practices, emphasizing safety, professionalism, and successful re-entry into society.

This advertisement is for a Senior Psychiatrist (Supervisor) position at Kern Valley State Prison, Delano, CA. Please include the position number 915-###-####-XXX on your application.

Note: Main communication will be via email. Ensure a valid email address is provided.

Do not include confidential information in submitted documents, such as SSN, birthdate, or driver's license number. These will be automatically redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. Include unofficial transcripts/diploma for education verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If MQs are not met, the candidate will be ineligible for hire.

Applicants must undergo a background check, TB testing, and fingerprinting prior to appointment, with annual follow-up testing.

Supporting documents should preferably be in PDF format.

We use E-Verify to confirm employment authorization. More info at www.e-verify.gov/.

This recruitment may be used for other vacancies during its validity period.

Applications and required documents must be received or postmarked by 5/23/2025. Late submissions will not be considered.

Current employees and those with specific eligibility (e.g., list, reinstatement, SROA, Surplus) are encouraged to apply. Applications will be screened for minimum qualifications.

To apply, submit your application via your CalCareer account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov or by mail/delivery to the addresses provided. Include all required documents, such as the STD 678 form, transcripts, and licenses.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations should request them at the time of scheduling the interview. Contact the EEO office for questions related to accommodations or equal opportunity.

For questions about the application process, contact Maritza Chavez at (661) ###-#### ext: 5575 or [email protected].