CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)-SAFETY, North Kern State Prison (NKSP)

This position is located at North Kern State Prison (NKSP) in Delano, CA, Kern County. Main communication will be through email.

About the Department

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) enhance public safety and promote 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. We are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and fulfilling environments for employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in communities.

CDCR and CCHCS are dedicated to building an inclusive and respectful workplace, attracting and hiring candidates from diverse communities, and empowering employees from varied backgrounds and perspectives. We foster inclusion, creativity, and collaboration while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and summarize case information for diagnosis, treatment (level of care), 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 assessments, group therapy, and collateral conferences.
• Document and evaluate patients’ progress in treatment.
• Coordinate placement with community resources and the Classification and Parole Representative.

Pay

The authorized hiring-above-minimum (HAM) rate for this classification is P $8,678 – Q $9,319 per month. Effective July 1, 2025, salaries reflect a 3% base salary reduction under the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025), with employees receiving 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Part-time and permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same conditions on a prorated basis.

A recruitment and retention bonus is available for newly hired clinicians. Eligible individuals may receive a $10,000 one-time stipend after six months of employment and a monthly differential totaling $20,000 during their first year, contingent on meeting eligibility criteria.

CDCR and CCHCS employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus if the selected candidate remains employed for 90 days. A questionnaire must be completed during the pre-employment process to qualify.

Benefits

The State of California offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, and vision insurance, retirement plans, paid leave, and professional development opportunities.

Application Review Schedule

Applications will be reviewed on the following dates: 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.