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Clinical Social Worker

$89,040 - $113,244 annual salary (Licensed)

$82,764 - $105,612 annual salary (Pre-licensed)

*Depending on experience*

Dedicated and compassionate Clinical Social Workers, like you, are key members of our multidisciplinary mental health teams. Within the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation’s adult correctional institutions, you’ll find opportunities to use your clinical knowledge and expertise to make a meaningful and lasting difference, including:

• Conducting assessments and summarize case information for use in diagnosis, treatment, and release
• Developing, monitoring, and modifying treatment plans as necessary
• Documenting and evaluating treatment progress
• Coordinating patient placement with community services

To qualify for this role you must have a Master’s degree from an accredited school of social work, approved by the Council on Social Work Education. 

An active and valid registration as an ACSW/ASW with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences is highly preferred.

Here, you’ll enjoy a collegial atmosphere, the stability and work-life balance you desire, and great State employee benefits, including:

• 40-hour workweek
• Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
• State of California retirement that vests in 5 years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) savings plans (tax defer up to $45,000 - $60,000 per year)
• Various continuing education opportunities

We currently have opportunities at California Correctional Institution, a bustling facility located in the Southern California community of Tehachapi.  Here, in this historic mountain town and far from the congestion of the Los Angeles Basin, you’ll find a wide range of outdoor activities and local events; a tight knit community; and breathtaking scenery and wildlife.

Email your CV to CentralizedHiringUnit@cdcr.ca.gov or call us at (877) 793-4473.

You may also apply online at https://cchcs.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=5940672&user_id=

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About California Correction Health Care Services

Established to oversee and provide timely access to quality health care in all adult correctional facilities operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation in California, California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking dedicated health care professionals to continue this important mission. In return we offer all of the benefits of employment with State of California, including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance options; generous paid time off; and retirement options that include a pension and 401(k) and 457 accounts. Plus, with locations throughout the state, you’re sure to find your perfect fit!

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