Posted: 11-Apr-25
Location: Lancaster, California
Type: Full Time
Categories:
Sector:
Internal Number: CSW - LAC
Position: Clinical Social Worker
Annual Salary Ranges:
Telehealth/Headquarters/Onsite:
- $94,008 – $123,132 – Licensed
- $87,384 – $114,456 – Pre-Licensed
Clinical Social Workers providing in-person care in an inpatient unit will receive:
- $108,108 – $141,600 – Licensed
- $100,488 – $131,628 – Pre-Licensed
Recruitment and Retention Bonus for clinicians newly hired with the State of CA and providing in-person care has been restructured to provide a 1% bonus for the first 7 years, increasing by 1% year over year, maxing at a 7% 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
Learn more and apply now!
EOE.