Clinical Social Worker

You belong here.

Clinical Social Workers (CSW) are essential to our multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals.

Join us and make a lasting impact on an underserved population while fueling your professional growth.

$111,828 - $126,828 (Licensed)

$104,136 - $117,888 (Pre-Licensed)

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

$126,348 - $145,848 (Licensed)

$117,636 - $135,576 (Pre-Licensed)

Recruitment and Retention Bonus

CSWs newly hired with CDCR / CCHCS and providing in-person care at a facility 50% or more of their time will receive a 1% recruitment and retention bonus for the first 7 years of their employment, increasing by 1% year over year, maxing at a 7% bonus by year 7.

In addition, CSWs working in our mental health program and newly hired with the state of CA are eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $30,000 within the first 12 months of service.

Referral Bonus

Plus, 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 referral.

Additional Benefits of Practicing with CDCR / CCHCS

Our Clinical Social Workers also receive comprehensive State of California benefits, including :

A broad selection of health care plans : Including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.

Work-life balance with flexible schedules : Options of 4-day workweeks at many locations plus generous paid time off and holidays.

Robust 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans : Secure your retirement with our extensive plans and generous tax deferrals.

State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years : Plan for a secure future with our pension benefits (more at CalPERS.ca.gov ).

Free Clinical Supervision and Exam Support : Unlicensed staff receive free individual and / or group supervision and support for licensure in person or via videoconferencing.

Stipend for supervisory hours : Licensed clinicians providing clinical supervision to unlicensed team members are eligible for additional compensation.

Potential PSLF and NHSC loan repayment : Eligibility for student loan repayment through PSLF and, depending on your location, NHSC.

Relocation assistance : If you’re new to state service in California, we help with the cost of your move.

Dedicated assistance with visa sponsorship : We support your work visa needs.

Take the first step and submit your CV to MedCareers@cdcr.ca.gov or apply directly to this posting today!

EOE

Department Information

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) / California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) values all team members. We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy. We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR / CCHCS mission.

Vision

We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission

To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

Department Website : https : / / cchcs.ca.gov / careers