Clinical Social Worker at California Correctional Health Care Services
SOUTH GATE, CA 90280
About the Job
Clinical Social Worker
Annual Salary Ranges:
On-site
- $91,716 - $120,132 – Licensed
- $85,248 - $111,660 – Pre-Licensed
Clinical Social Workers providing in-person care in an inpatient unit will receive:
- $105,468 - $138,144 – Licensed
- $98,028 - $128,400 – Pre-Licensed
Recruitment and Retention Bonus for clinicians newly hired with the State of CA has been restructured to provide a 1% bonus for the first 7 years, increasing by 1% year over year, maxing out at a 7% annual bonus by year 7.
Work Locations: Wide Variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, San Francisco Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California
Join California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) as a Clinical Social Worker and make a difference while enjoying competitive salary and great State of California benefits.
In this role, you will:
- Conduct assessments and summarize case information to use in diagnosis, treatment, and dispositional release
- Diagnose and/or collaborate in the formulation of a diagnosis
- Develop, monitor, and modify treatment plans in collaboration with an interdisciplinary treatment team
- Provide assessments, group therapy, and collateral conferences
- Document and evaluate patients’ progress in treatment
- Coordinate placement with community resources for patients returning to their communities
Minimum Qualifications:
- California licensure (pre-licensed CSWs may be appointed, but will be required to obtain licensure)
- Master's degree from an accredited school of social work, approved by the Council on Social Work Education
Benefits:
- Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams within a Community of Colleagues
- Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population
- Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules, including 4-day Workweeks at many Locations
- Safety and Security provided by professional, well-trained Correctional Officers
- Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship
- Relocation Assistance for those new to state of CA service
- Potential NHSC Loan Repayment (depending on location)
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule
- Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans (tax defer up to $46,000 - $61,000 per year)
- State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years (visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
- Additional 2.5% salary increase in July 2024
About Us:
California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is dedicated to enhancing public safety and promoting 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 back into their communities, equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society.
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