Clinical Social Worker
California Correctional Health Care Services California, USA
- Location: California, USA
- Categories: CORRECTIONS, Human and Social Services, Public Health, Other
- Job Type: Full Time
- Posted: Sep 02, 2025
Job Description:
Clinical Social Worker
Description
Annual Salary Ranges:
$108,576 – $123,132 (Licensed)
$101,100 – $114,456 (Pre-Licensed)
Clinical Social Workers providing in-person care in an inpatient unit will receive:
$124,862 – $141,601 (Licensed)
$116,265 – $131,624 (Pre-Licensed)
Recruitment and Retention Bonus: Clinical Social Workers 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.
Clinical Social Workers newly hired with the State of CA are also eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $30,000 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.
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 of Working with CDCR/CCHCS:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Ensure your and your family's health with full coverage.
- Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules: Achieve balance with the option of 4-day workweeks at many locations.
- Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans: Secure your retirement with our extensive plans, allowing tax deferral up to $46,000 - $61,000 per year.
- State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years: Plan for a secure future with our fast-vesting pension benefits (more at www.CalPERS.ca.gov).
- CE Annual Stipend of $500/year, Licensed Renewal Reimbursement, and Bi-Annual Allocation of 36 hours for CE: Invest in your professional development with our Continuing Education benefits.
- Rewarding Work with an Underserved / Underprivileged Population: Positively impact lives while growing professionally.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule: Enjoy ample time away from work for relaxation and personal pursuits.
- Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams: Join a supportive environment fostering professional growth and collaboration.
- Safety and Security: Our professional, well-trained Correctional Officers ensure a safe working environment.
- Potential NHSC Loan Repayment: Qualify for loan repayment, depending on your assignment location.
- Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Assistance: We're here to help with your California transition, whether you’re moving here for the first time of moving across state.