Clinical Counselor
About The Position
California Correctional Health Care Services is seeking Clinical Counselors for multiple locations statewide. Your expertise combines evidence-based strategies with genuine empathy, providing patients with proven tools for personal growth and helping them achieve meaningful, lasting change.
Locations
Immediately hiring at the following locations:
- Mule Creek State Prison (Ione)
- High Desert State Prison (Susanville)
- California Correctional Institution (Tehachapi)
- California State Prison, Sacramento (Represa)
- Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (Corcoran)
Salary
- Unlicensed: $87,528 – $111,708 annual
- Licensed: $97,596 – $124,536 annual
Benefits
- Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
- Robust 401(k) and 457(b) retirement plans with tax deferral up to $46,000 – $61,000 per year
- State of California retirement that vests in five years (details at www.CalPERS.ca.gov)
- Rewarding work with an underserved/underprivileged population
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- Recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service for licensed clinical counselors newly hired with the state of California
- Referral bonus of $5,000 per appointed referral for all CCHCS/CDCR employees who refer a mental health clinician successfully hired by CCHCS
- Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
- Safety and security with well-trained correctional officers
- Wide variety of geographic settings from the Northern California Coast to Southern California
About Us
The 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.