California Correctional Health Care Services

Work Locations: Wide Variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California. Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules, including 4-day Workweeks at many Locations. Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship. State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years (visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas). California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is dedicated to enhancing public safety and promoting successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

clinical social worker

Clinical Social Worker

Annual Salary Ranges:

On-site

$91,716 - $120,132 – Licensed
$85,248 - $111,660 – Pre-Licensed

 Clinical Social Workers providing in-person care in an inpatient unit will receive:

$105,468 - $138,144 – Licensed
$98,028 - $128,400 – Pre-Licensed

Recruitment and Retention Bonus for clinicians newly hired with the State of CA has been restructured to provide a 1% bonus for the first 7 years, increasing by 1% year over year, maxing out at a 7% annual bonus by year 7.

Work Locations:  Wide Variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California

Join California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) as a Clinical Social Worker and make a difference while enjoying competitive salary and great State of California benefits.

In this role, you will:

Conduct assessments and summarize case information to use in diagnosis, treatment, and dispositional release
Diagnose and/or collaborate in the formulation of a diagnosis
Develop, monitor, and modify treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team
Provide assessments, group therapy, and collateral conferences
Document and evaluate patients’ progress in treatment
Coordinate placement with community resources for patients returning to their communities

Minimum Qualifications:

California licensure (pre-licensed CSWs may be appointed, but will be required to obtain licensure)
Master's degree from an accredited school of social work, approved by the Council on Social Work Education

Benefits:

Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams within a Community of Colleagues
Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population
Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules, including 4-day Workweeks at many Locations
Safety and Security provided by professional, well-trained Correctional Officers
Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship
Relocation Assistance for those new to state of CA service
Potential NHSC Loan Repayment (depending on location)
Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans (tax defer up to $46,000 - $61,000 per year)
State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years (visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Additional 2.5% salary increase in July 2024

About Us:

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is dedicated to enhancing public safety and promoting successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Our mission is to facilitate the successful reintegration of individuals in our care back into their communities, equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society.

EOE

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