CLINICAL COUNSELOR - Avenal State Prison (ASP)

Job Description and Duties

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented in response to the status of the State budget. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19, and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes. Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent. This Job Control is listed Until Filled. Applications will be reviewed on the following dates: 2/27/26, 3/13/26, 3/27/26, 4/10/26, 4/24/26, 05/08/26, 5/29/26, 6/12/26, 6/26/26, 7/10/26, 7/24/26, 8/7/26, 8/21/26, 9/4/26, 9/18/26, 10/2/26, 10/16/26, 10/30/26, 11/13/26, 11/27/26, 12/11/26

Please note: Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with CCHCS for six months. Additionally, individuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with CCHCS (totaling $20,000), should they meet the eligibility criteria.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or a related field from an accredited institution.
• Licenses and Certifications: Valid California Clinical Social Worker (CSW) license or equivalent.
• Experience: At least 2 years of experience working in a correctional setting or similar mental health setting.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of mental health disorders, therapeutic interventions, and treatment modalities.
• Skills: Strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work independently and as part of a team, and proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Benefits

• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Flexible Spending Account
• Life Insurance
• Disability Insurance

Pay

The starting salary range for this position is $60,000 - $70,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.

Schedule

The schedule for this position is typically Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend shifts as needed.