Adolescent Psychiatrist - Onsite Only
Company : wellpath
Location : Fairfield, CA, 94533
Job Type : Part Time
Date Posted : 11 January 2026
You Matter
• Make a difference every day in the lives of the underserved• Join a mission driven organization with a people first culture• Excellent career growth opportunities
Join us and find a career that supports:• Caring for overlooked, underserved, and vulnerable patients• Diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging• Autonomy in a warm team environment• Growth and training
Perks and Benefits In addition to comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and 401k, we foster a work, life balance for team members and their family to support physical, mental, and financial wellbeing including: • DailyPay, receive your money as you earn it! • Tuition Assistance and dependent Scholarships• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) including free counseling and health coaching• Company paid life insurance• Tax free Health Spending Accounts (HSA)• Wellness program featuring fitness memberships and product discounts• Preferred banking partnership and discounted rates for home and auto loans
*Eligibility for perks and benefits varies based on employee type and length of service.
Why Us
Now is your moment to make a difference in the lives of the underserved.
If there is one unifying characteristic of everyone on our team, it is the deep desire to make a difference by helping society's most vulnerable and often overlooked individuals. Every day we have the distinct honor and responsibility to show up with non-judgmental compassion to provide hope and healing to those who need it most. For those whose calling it is to serve others, now is your moment to join our mission to provide quality care to every patient with compassion, collaboration, and innovation, to live our mantra to “Always Do The Right Thing!”, and to collectively do our part to heal the world, one patient at a time.
Wellpath sees hundreds of thousands of unique individuals in their facilities month over month and a very large percent of those individuals receive direct clinical care, which includes lives saved by Narcan.
We offer ongoing training and development opportunities for licensed and unlicensed healthcare team members, and have best in class clinical resources for training, education, and point of care support.
How you make a difference
The Psychiatrist provides a full spectrum of mental health care to inmates, including evaluation, treatment, and medication management. They coordinate care with onsite medical staff and ensure compliance with documentation and clinical protocols. The role includes overseeing psychiatric nurses, supporting transfers, and assisting with civil commitments when necessary. Psychiatrists also participate in medical review committees and deliver consultations to facility staff. Services must be provided in alignment with correctional regulations and professional standards.
Key Responsibilities
Conduct psychiatric evaluations, treatment, and medication management for inmate patients
Maintain medical documentation and consent forms in alignment with protocols
Oversee and collaborate with mental health staff, including nurses and care teams
Participate in care coordination, emergency transfers, and review committees
Ensure compliance with facility regulations and maintain HIPAA standards
Additional Details
*** This position will require 4 hours/week to cover the Juvenile facility. Can do 8 hours every other week *** $213 - $237 p/h based on Years of ExperienceQualifications & Requirements
EDUCATION
Doctorate in psychiatry
EXPERIENCE
Training and experience providing psychiatric services to an adult population
LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS
Physician who is licensed to practice medicine in the state of employment
Board-certified or board-eligible in psychiatry
CPR Certified
We are an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer
We are committed to fostering, cultivating, and preserving a culture of uniqueness.
We celebrate a variety of backgrounds and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
We encourage you to apply! If you are excited about a role but your experience doesn’t seem to align perfectly with every element of the job description, we encourage you to apply. You may be just the right candidate for this, or one of our many other roles.
Deadline to apply to this position is contingent upon applicant volume. Those positions located in Colorado will have a specific deadline posted in the job description.
We are an Affirmative Action Employer in accordance with applicable state and local laws.
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Frequently asked questions
Working onsite at Wellpath means providing psychiatric care within correctional and juvenile facilities, focusing on vulnerable youth in a secure environment. This setting demands specialized skills in managing mental health amid strict protocols, contrasting the more flexible outpatient clinics, with added responsibilities like coordination with medical staff and compliance with correctional regulations.
Beyond a psychiatry doctorate, board certification or eligibility in psychiatry is essential, alongside licensure to practice in California. Experience with juvenile populations and correctional mental health is highly valued, complemented by CPR certification. Familiarity with HIPAA and facility-specific compliance procedures enhances effectiveness in this role.
Daily duties include conducting psychiatric evaluations, managing medications, collaborating with nurses, and supporting emergency transfers. The psychiatrist also handles documentation aligned with protocols and participates in medical review committees, ensuring care is compassionate yet compliant with correctional facility standards.
Wellpath provides perks like daily pay options, tuition assistance, and wellness programs tailored to support mental and financial wellbeing. Employees enjoy comprehensive medical benefits, life insurance, tax-free health accounts, and exclusive discounts, fostering a balanced lifestyle for onsite psychiatrists dedicated to underserved youth.
Fairfield’s demand for adolescent psychiatrists is growing due to rising awareness of youth mental health needs in correctional settings. While competition exists among qualified candidates, Wellpath’s mission-driven approach and extensive support systems offer a compelling environment to attract dedicated professionals.
The hourly rate ranges from $213 to $237 depending on experience, reflecting competitive pay for psychiatric specialists in adolescent mental health within California correctional facilities. This rate aligns well with the demanding nature of onsite care and specialized skills required.
Wellpath fosters a people-first culture emphasizing diversity, equity, and inclusion, supporting autonomy while encouraging collaboration. This environment nurtures professional growth and compassionate care, empowering psychiatrists to impact vulnerable populations meaningfully within a supportive team.
While onsite presence is mandatory, scheduling allows for coverage of four hours weekly at the juvenile facility or eight hours every other week. This arrangement balances consistent patient care with some adaptability, suited for psychiatrists seeking part-time or variable hours.
Challenges include navigating strict facility protocols, managing complex cases in underserved youth, and coordinating multidisciplinary teams under security constraints. Adapting therapeutic approaches to a correctional environment requires resilience, cultural sensitivity, and strong regulatory compliance.
Wellpath invests in ongoing education, offering best-in-class clinical resources and training opportunities. Psychiatrists benefit from continuous learning designed to enhance their expertise in adolescent mental health and correctional care, reinforcing their ability to provide innovative, compliant treatment.