MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST - Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP)

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, all within a safe and humane environment.

CCHCS and CDCR 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. We aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices.

We are dedicated to building an inclusive and respectful workplace, attracting and hiring candidates from diverse communities, and empowering employees from varied backgrounds and perspectives. Our collaborative programs ensure the highest level of healthcare for a diverse correctional population, fostering creativity, fairness, and respect.

This position is located at Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP) in Ione, CA (Amador County). Position number: 025-220-0472-XXX. Main communication for this role will be via email; ensure your application includes a valid email address.

About the Role

This is a limited-term Marriage and Family Therapist position, which may be extended or become permanent. Applications will be reviewed on a biweekly basis through October 2026.

Effective July 1, 2025, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) applies to this role. Full-time employees in Bargaining Unit 19 (and related Excluded, Exempt, and Statutory Exempt employees) will receive a 3% base salary reduction and 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Part-time and permanent intermittent employees are subject to prorated conditions.

Responsibilities

Duties are outlined in the Duty Statement for this position.

Pay

Salaries listed do not reflect the 3% reduction under PLP 2025. Eligible new hires may receive:

• A $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend after six months of employment.
• A monthly recruitment and retention differential during the first year (totaling $20,000), contingent on eligibility.

CDCR/CCHCS employees may qualify 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.