Psychiatrist - Redding, California Flexible 1-Day Schedule • Travel & Lodging Available The Opportunity Make a meaningful impact by providing comprehensive psychiatric care within a correctional healthcare setting. This 8-week locum assignment offers a flexible schedule, competitive compensation, and the opportunity to work alongside a multidisciplinary team dedicated to improving mental health outcomes.
Assignment Details - Location: Redding, California
- Start Date: June 22, 2026
- Duration: 8 Weeks
- Schedule:
- 1 day per week
- 8-hour day shifts
- Flexible scheduling: Work either one 8-hour shift or two 4-hour shifts
- Setting: Correctional Health / County Jail
Compensation & Benefits - Weekly direct deposit pay
- Travel & lodging arranged (if applicable)
- Licensing assistance available
- Referral bonuses up to $1,000
- Dedicated recruiter
- Fast credentialing process
What You'll Do - Provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnoses, and treatment planning for incarcerated patients
- Develop individualized, evidence-based treatment plans
- Prescribe, monitor, and adjust psychotropic medications
- Conduct medication management and follow-up evaluations
- Respond to psychiatric emergencies including suicide risk, self-harm, and behavioral crises
- Collaborate with physicians, nurses, behavioral health professionals, and correctional staff
- Educate healthcare teams and correctional personnel on mental health conditions and treatment
- Maintain timely, accurate clinical documentation
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and regulatory compliance activities
- Provide psychiatric consultation to medical staff
- Supervise Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners (PMHNPs), psychologists, social workers, and behavioral health staff
- Participate in staff education and training initiatives
- Provide telephone call coverage as needed for after-hours psychiatric care
Requirements - Board Certified or Board Eligible Psychiatrist
- Active California medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
- DEA registration
- Experience providing psychiatric care to adult patients
- Correctional or forensic psychiatry experience preferred but not required
- Strong clinical judgment and communication skills
- Clean NPDB and professional background preferred
Why You'll Love This Location Located in Northern California, Redding offers incredible access to outdoor adventure with nearby mountains, lakes, rivers, and hiking trails. Whether you enjoy fishing, boating, cycling, or exploring national parks, you'll find plenty to do during your downtime while enjoying a lower cost of living than many California cities.
Become an ICON: - Never worry about your travel accommodations again! In addition to our in-house travel team, ICON is proud to partner with Christopherson Travel for additional after-hours support.
- All ICON providers will have access to comprehensive benefits including healthcare coverages through the Independent Contractors Benefits Association (ICBA).
- Weekly pay
Job ID
Internal Tracking Number: 143993
