Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility) - Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP)

Job Summary

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: 08/07/26, 08/21/26, 09/04/26, 09/18/26, 10/02/26, 10/16/26, 10/30/26, 11/13/26, 11/27/26, 12/11/26, 12/25/26, 01/08/27.

About the Role

The Clinical Social Worker (Health/CF) Safety conducts assessments and summarizes case information to use in diagnosis, treatment (level of care), and dispositional release; diagnoses and/or collaborates in the formulation of a diagnosis; develops, monitors, and modifies treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team. They also provide assessments, group therapy, and collateral conferences, and document and evaluate patients' progress in treatment. The Clinical Social Worker (Health/CF) Safety coordinates placement with community resources and the Classification and Parole Representative.

Responsibilities

• Conducts assessments and summarizes case information to use in diagnosis, treatment (level of care), and dispositional release
• Diagnoses and/or collaborates in the formulation of a diagnosis
• Develops, monitors, and modifies treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Provides assessments, group therapy, and collateral conferences
• Documents and evaluates patients’ progress in treatment
• Collaborates with the Classification and Parole Representative for placement with community resources

Requirements

• Master's degree in Social Work from an accredited college or university
• Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of California
• At least two years of relevant experience in a correctional setting
• Knowledge of mental health assessment and treatment techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Qualifications

• Current licensure as a Clinical Social Worker in the State of California
• Experience working in a correctional facility setting
• Knowledge of mental health assessment and treatment techniques
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multidisciplinary team
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Skills

• Strong clinical skills
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of mental health assessment and treatment techniques

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Bonus may be available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services. 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.

Pay

The authorized HAM rate for this classification is P $8,678 - Q $9,319.

Schedule

This is a limited term position which may be extended or become permanent.