Clinical Counselor

California Correctional Health Care Services Clinical Counselor

Annual Salary Range $87,528 – $111,708 (Unlicensed) $97,596 – $124,536 (Licensed) Location: Statewide/Multiple CA Locations Immediately hiring at the following locations:

• Mule Creek State Prison (Ione)
• High Desert State Prison (Susanville)
• California Correctional Institution (Tehachapi)
• California State Prison, Sacramento (Represa)
• Substance Abuse Treatment Facility (Corcoran)
• California Correctional Health Care Facility (Stockton)

Helping others has never been so rewarding… Your expertise as a Clinical Counselor combines evidence-based strategies with genuine empathy. By providing patients with proven tools for personal growth, you help them navigate life's challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change. A role within one of California Correctional Health Care Services' (CCHCS) multidisciplinary teams allows you to continue this vital work while securing the salary and benefits you need to live your best life. Here, your work can be both professionally and personally rewarding – CCHCS Clinical Counselors also receive comprehensive State of California benefits, including:

• Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Full coverage to maintain you and your family's health and well-being.
• Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our generous retirement plans allowing tax deferral up to $46,000 - $61,000 per year.
• State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years: Secure a stable future with our pension plan (details at
• Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population: Make a difference in the community while building your career.
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule: Ensure ample time off for relaxation and personal activities.
• Recruitment and Retention Bonus: Licensed Clinical Counselors newly hired with the state of CA are also eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 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.
• Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams: Work in a supportive environment with a community of colleagues.
• Safety and Security: Benefit from the professionalism of our well-trained Correctional Officers.
• Wide Variety of Geographic Settings: From the Northern California Coast to Southern California and everywhere in between, we have locations sure to fit your lifestyle.