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

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department.

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