MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST - Valley State Prison (VSP)
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.
Requirements
- Valid California Marriage and Family Therapist license
- Experience working with incarcerated individuals
- Knowledge of correctional settings and rehabilitative programs
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and staff
- Experience with evidence-based therapeutic techniques
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Psychology, Counseling, Social Work, or related field
- Master's degree preferred
- At least 2 years of relevant experience in a correctional setting
- Current CPR certification
Benefits
- Health insurance coverage
- Retirement plan options
- Flexible work schedule
- Professional development opportunities
Pay
The salary range for this position is $60,000 - $80,000 annually, depending on qualifications and experience.
Schedule
This position is part-time, with a flexible schedule that includes evenings and weekends.
Contact Information
Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure to have a valid email address on your application.
For additional information about the job, please refer to the Duty Statement.
Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.