Psychiatrist - Otay Mesa Detention Center

One of the Best-Kept Secrets in Health Care

Health care delivery in a correctional setting is challenging and rewarding. It offers fulfilling opportunities for health care providers to sharpen their clinical skills, utilize cutting-edge technology, and actively manage patients, free from many of the bureaucratic processes found in traditional health care settings.

Qualifications & Responsibilities:

Typical duties include managing the operation and providing overall direction and leadership to the provision of mental health services to the facility. The Psychiatrist has the primary responsibility of providing administrative and clinical coordination for the comprehensive mental health program for the patients. Provides medication management for patients. Provides oversight for Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner.

Must have an active California license with DEA  and BLS. Must be able to pass federal clearance.

Compensation: $275,000 - $350,000/yr

Other benefits include medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, life insurance, bonus structure, flexible scheduling and relocation.

About the Facility:

Otay Mesa Detention Center is located approximately 25 miles from the city of San Diego, CA. 

The facility houses approximately 2050 male and female ICE and US Marshall inmates.  It is staffed with 24-hour nursing staff with medical, dental and mental health staff.

If you would like additional information about the Psychiatrist position, please contact Tatia Hobbs at tatia.hobbs@corecivic.com or (615) 574-5068.

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant (PRN) - Otay Mesa Detention Center

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant under the supervision of the Physician, provides advanced nursing services and patient care in the facility's medical program.

Provides comprehensive care to include, but not limited to, executing physician's orders, dispensing and administering medications and performing examinations and treatment of patients; performs a variety of procedures and treatments.

Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.

Records physical findings, formulates prognosis based on patient's condition and discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.

Recommends drugs and other forms of treatment within the scope of licensure.

Accepts on-call status.

Compensation: $65.00 - $80.00/hr.

Must have active California license, DEA and BLS. Must pass federal clearance.

About the Facility:

Otay Mesa Detention Center is located approximately 25 miles from the city of San Diego, CA. 

The facility houses approximately 2050 male and female ICE and US Marshall inmates.  It is staffed with 24 hour nursing staff with medical, dental and mental health staff.

 If you would like to discuss the Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant opportunity, please contact Tatia Hobbs at tatia.hobbs@corecivic.com

Nurse Practitioner/Physician Assistant - Otay Mesa Detention Center

One of the Best-Kept Secrets in Health Care

Health care delivery in a correctional setting is challenging and rewarding. It offers fulfilling opportunities for health care providers to sharpen their clinical skills, utilize cutting-edge technology, and actively manage patients, free from many of the bureaucratic processes found in traditional health care settings.

Qualifications and Responsibilities:

The Nurse Practitioner or Physician Assistant under the supervision of the Physician, provides advanced nursing services and patient care in the facility's medical program.

Provides comprehensive care to include, but not limited to, executing physician's orders, dispensing and administering medications and performing examinations and treatment of patients; performs a variety of procedures and treatments.

Orders, interprets and evaluates diagnostic tests to identify and assess patient's clinical problems and health care needs.

Records physical findings, formulates prognosis based on patient's condition and discusses case with physician and other health professionals to prepare comprehensive patient care plan.

Recommends drugs and other forms of treatment within the scope of licensure.

Accepts on-call status.

The Provider will work a mid-day shift, and every other weekend.

Compensation: $150,000 - $170,000/yr

We offer medical, dental, vision, PTO, holiday pay, 401(K), flexible scheduling, bonus structure and relocation.

Must have active California license, DEA and BLS. Must pass federal clearance.

About the Facility:

Otay Mesa Detention Center is located approximately 25 miles from the city of San Diego, CA. 

The facility houses approximately 2050 male and female ICE and US Marshall inmates.  It is staffed with 24- hour nursing staff with medical, dental and mental health staff.

Please contact Tatia Hobbs at tatia.hobbs@corecivic.com or (615) 574-5068 to discuss position. You may also apply on-line at jobs.corecivic.com.