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Medical Assistant Mental Health

GovernmentShafter, CAApril 28th, 2026
About the PositionCalifornia Correctional Health Care Services Medical AssistantMental Health Annual Salary Range:$54,672$62,100 Looking for a secure job with opportunity for growth? Join one of our multidisciplinary health care teams and play a crucial role in the delivery of care. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) Medical Assistants not only ensure the smooth flow of clinical operations, they're also ensuring a better future for themselves with salary increases, secure benefits, and opportunities for growth along a well-defined nursing career ladder. Recruitment and Retention Bonus Medical Assistants newly hired with the State of CA are eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service. Referral Bonus All CDCR/CCHCS employees that refer a mental health clinician who is successfully hired by CCHCS may be eligible to receive a referral bonus of $5,000 per appointed referral. To excel in this role, you should have: A valid Medical Assistant certificate from one of the following: American Association of Medical Assistants California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants American Medical Certification Association American Medical Technologists American Medical Certification Association Additional Benefits of Working for CDCR/CCHCS State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas) Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams Potential NHSC Loan Repayment Wide Variety of Locations How to Apply: Join one of our multidisciplinary mental health teams and play a crucial role in the delivery of care. Apply now at medicalassistant.cacorrectionalhealthcare.com EOE.