Clinical Counselor

Helping others has never been so rewarding…

Take your expertise in health care to the next level with California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS), where your clinical work is backed by more support and stability.

$97,596 - $124,536 (Licensed)

$87,528 - $111,708 (Pre-Licensed)

Recruitment and Retention Bonus

Clinical Counselors working in our mental health program and newly hired with the state of CA are also eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 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.

Here, your work can be both professionally and personally rewarding – CCHCS Clinical Counselors receive a wide range of State of California benefits, including:

• A broad selection of health care plansIncluding comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage.
  
• Work-life balance with flexible schedulesOptions of 4-day workweeks at many locations plus generous paid time off and holidays.
  
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement PlansSecure your retirement with our extensive plans and generous tax deferrals.
  
• State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five YearsPlan for a secure future with our pension benefits (more at
  

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• Professional development and continuing education benefits$500 annual CE stipend, license renewal reimbursement, 36 hours paid education leave every two years, and 40 hours paid professional training with two professional development days per year.
  
• Potential PSLF and NHSC Loan RepaymentYou could be eligible for significant loan repayment through PSLF and, depending on your location, NHSC.
  
• Relocation assistanceIf you're new to state service in California, we help with the cost of your move.
  
• Dedicated assistance with visa sponsorshipWe 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