Clinical Social Worker

Job Description

You belong here.

Clinical Social Workers (CSW) are essential to our multidisciplinary team of mental health professionals. As a CSW, you will conduct assessments, support diagnoses and treatment planning, and document patient progress

Join our mental health team and make a lasting impact on an underserved population while fueling your professional growth.

$111,828 - $126,828 (Licensed)

$104,136 - $117,888 (Pre-Licensed)

Clinical Social Workers providing in-person care in an inpatient unit will receive:

$111,352 - $145,852 (Licensed)

$103,500 - $135,571 (Pre-Licensed)

Recruitment and Retention Bonus

• Clinical Social Workers newly hired with CDCR/CCHCS and providing in-person care at a facility 50% or more of their time will receive a 1% Recruitment and Retention bonus for the first 7 years of their employment, increasing by 1% year over year, maxing at a 7% bonus by year 7.
• Clinical Social Workers newly hired with the state of CA are also eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $30,000 within the first 12 months of service.

Referral Bonus

• All CCHCS/CDCR employees that refer a mental health clinician who is successfully hired by CCHCS may be eligible to receive a referral bonus of $5,000 per appointed referral.

Additional Benefits of Practicing with CDCR/CCHCS

Our Clinical Social Workers also receive comprehensive State of California benefits, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Ensure your and your family's health with full coverage.
• Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules: Achieve balance with the option of 4-day workweeks at many locations.
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans: Secure your retirement with our extensive plans and generous tax deferrals.
• State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years: Plan for a secure future with our fast-vesting pension benefits (more at CalPERS.ca.gov).
• Free Clinical Supervision and Exam Support: Unlicensed staff receive free individual and/or group supervision and support for licensure in person or via videoconferencing.
• Clinical Supervisor Stipend: LCSWs earn added financial benefits for providing clinical supervision to unlicensed staff.
• Professional Development and Continuing Education Benefits: $500 annual CE stipend, license renewal reimbursement, 36 hours paid education leave every two years, and 40 hours paid professional training with two professional development days per year.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule: Enjoy ample time away from work for relaxation and personal pursuits.
• Potential NHSC Loan Repayment: Qualify for loan repayment, depending on your assignment location.
• Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship & Relocation Reimbursement: We're here to help with your California transition, whether you’re moving here for the first time of moving across state.

Take the first step and submit your CV to MedCareers@cdcr.ca.gov or apply directly to this posting today!

EOE

Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers