Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility)- Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP)

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) enhances public safety and promotes successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Our mission is to facilitate the successful reintegration of individuals in our care by providing tools to become drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society.

CCHCS is committed to building an inclusive and respectful workplace, attracting diverse candidates, and empowering employees from varied backgrounds. We foster creativity, fairness, and collaboration to deliver high-quality healthcare to a diverse correctional population.

This position is located at Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP) in Coalinga, CA (Fresno County). Main communication will be via email; ensure your application includes a valid email address. Position number: 435-220-9872-XXX.

About the Role

Under the general direction of a Senior Psychologist or Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker, the Clinical Social Worker conducts assessments, summarizes case information for diagnosis and treatment planning, and collaborates with interdisciplinary teams. Responsibilities include diagnosing or assisting in diagnosis, developing and modifying treatment plans, providing group therapy, documenting patient progress, and coordinating community resource placements.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and summarize case information for diagnosis, treatment, and dispositional release.
• Diagnose or collaborate in the formulation of a diagnosis.
• Develop, monitor, and modify treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team.
• Provide group therapy, collateral conferences, and document and evaluate patients’ progress in treatment.
• Coordinate placement with community resources and the Classification and Parole Representative.

Pay

This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization, with an authorized HAM rate of P $8,678 – Q $9,319 per month. Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) reduces base salary by 3% and provides 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027 (prorated for part-time employees).

Benefits

• Recruitment and retention bonus: Newly hired clinicians may receive a $10,000 one-time stipend after six months of employment, plus a monthly differential totaling $20,000 during their first year (eligibility criteria apply).
• Referral bonus: CDCR/CCHCS employees may receive a $5,000 referral bonus if the referred candidate is hired and remains employed for 90 days (questionnaire required during pre-employment).

Schedule

This position is listed as "Until Filled." Applications will be reviewed on the following dates: 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, and 12/11/26.