CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER - RETIRED ANNUITANT

We Are Hiring for Clinical Social Worker (H/CF) Safety - Retired Annuitant!

Hourly Rate

Range U - $46.29 - $52.58

Range V - $49.71 - $56.38

***This advertisement is for Retired Annuitants only. Please see the advertisement for permanent, full time Clinical Social Worker (H/CF)

JOB FAIR EVENT WILL BE HELD AT DSH-COALINGA ON SATURDAY, 5/2/26 FROM 10 A.M. - 2 P.M. OFFERS WILL BE MADE THE SAME DAY TO SELECTED CANDIDATES.


The DSH-Coalinga is now accepting applications for Clinical Social Worker (H/CF) Safety - Retired Annuitant positions. The incumbent works as a member of an interdisciplinary team; provides recovery-oriented treatment groups, therapeutic interventions, and other social services; assists the treatment team in evaluating patients' readiness for release; works as liaison between Conditional Release, family, community, other stakeholders and the team.

Benefits of Working for the Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga


-A work culture that values Safety, Treatment, Responsibility, Communication, Respect, and Empowerment-
-License Reimbursement-
-3 times cheaper cost of living on average than other California-
-Safe small town feel with all grade schools located near each other including the college-
-Short commute to neighboring cities of Fresno, Morro Bay, and San Lucas, Lemoore, Hanford, and Madera to name a few-
-Multiple Commuter Reimbursement Programs and Free Parking-


How To Apply


Click on the " Apply Now " button above, or mail or hand deliver a signed copy of your Std. 678 Application to the address listed below. A copy of your Unofficial College Transcripts is required to be submitted with your application.


Click on the link to complete the Recruitment Survey: DSH Recruitment Survey


You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions
The employee is required to work any shift and schedule in a variety of settings throughout the hospital and may be required to work overtime and float to other work locations as determined by the operational needs of the hospital. All employees are required to have an annual health review and TB test or whenever necessary to ascertain that they are free from symptoms indicating the presence of infection and are able to safely perform their essential job functions.


Alternate schedules may be available based on current staffing needs.

Maximum of 960 hours per Fiscal Year (July 1 - June 30)

There are multiple vacancies for this classification. Positions filled may be assigned to any shift on any program.

This position requires you to work within the Secured Treatment Area (STA).


Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.

• CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-511153


Position #(s):
437-000-9872-XXX

Working Title:
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER - RETIRED ANNUITANT


Classification:
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY $7,142.00 - $9,387.00 U
$7,684.00 - $10,066.00 V
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
Multiple


Work Location:
Fresno County


Telework:
In Office


Job Type:
Retired Annuitant


Facility:
Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga


Department Information
DSH-Coalinga opened in 2005 and began treating forensically committed patients, mostly of which are sexually violent predators. It is a self-contained psychiatric hospital constructed with a security perimeter. California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) provides perimeter security as well as transportation of patients to outside medical services and court proceedings .

All state civil service employees are currently subject to a mandatory Personal Leave Program (PLP). The PLP program reduces the monthly gross salary but provides PLO leave credits in lieu of pay. The amount of salary reduction depends on the classification and associated union Bargaining Unit (BU). The BU that represents the position is BU19 - American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). The expected salary reduction will be 3% of the salary identified above, and you will accrue approximately 5 hours of PLP each qualifying pay period. Incumbents will be subject to the PLP salary reduction and leave accruals through June 30, 2027.


Department Website:


Special Requirements

• The position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening be passed prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) a Background Investigation be cleared prior to being hired.
• The position(s) require(s) Medical Clearance prior to being hired.

Unless otherwise requested by the candidate, all communications and correspondence regarding this recruitment from our agency will be sent electronically via your CalCareers account and/or email listed on your State Application, STD. 678. It is the applicant's responsibility to check their email inbox, including junk/spam emails for any correspondence regarding their application status. In addition, applicants are encouraged to keep their CalCareers profile updated with a current telephone number, mailing address, and email.

NOTE: Please do not submit the "Equal Employment Opportunity" questionnaire (page 5) with your completed State Application (STD 678). This page is for examination use only.


Appointment is subject to the provisions of the SROA process: SROA/SURPLUS/ REEMPLOYMENT candidates are encouraged to apply and must attach a copy of their status letter in order to be considered.


Prior to appointment, interested applicants must submit: a completed Standard State Application (Form STD 678). Form STD 678 will automatically be submitted if applying using your CalCareers account.

You MUST be retired from State Civil Service to be eligible for this position. Click here to see eligibility requirements.

This position is limited-term (12 Months); it may be extended or be canceled at any time. The advertisement may also be used to fill future vacancies for positions that are of the same classification and same tenure/time base if the vacancy occurs while this job posting is active.

Coalinga State Hospital is accepting applications for this recruitment continuously. This advertisement will remain posted until the position(s) have been filled. Cut-off-date for this recruitment will be every other Friday commencing March 20, 2026. Applications may be processed on a flow basis prior to the cut-off-date to meet the hiring needs of the department. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and have eligibility by the application received date to be invited to participate in the next available scheduled interview and/or processed for conditional hire.

SPECIAL NOTE : Due to the onsite Job Fair @ DSH-Coalinga, the special cutoff sate for acceptance/processing of applications is May 2, 2026. Any applications received after this date will be processed at the next available cutoff.


Application Instructions
Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
Who May Apply
Individuals who are eligible to be employed as a Retired Annuitant by the State of California.


Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Department of State Hospitals
Coalinga State Hospital
Attn: Exams & Hiring Unit - Erica Bravo
PO Box 5002


Coalinga , CA 93210


Address for Drop-Off Application Packages


You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:


Department of State Hospitals
Department of State Hospitals - Coalinga
Exams and Hiring Unit - Erica Bravo
24511 W. Jayne Ave.


Coalinga , CA 93210-5002


08:00 AM - 04:15 PM


Required Application Package Documents


The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
Demonstrated ability to maintain professional therapeutic relationships with patients, to assist them with problem solving, and to teach/model principles of the norm of non-violence. Demonstrates good staff/patient boundaries and monitors and assists others to help them maintain theirs.

Knowledge of SVP Commitments (WIC 6600), PC 2684 and PC 2972 Commitments.

Knowledge of DSM-IV TR and DM V based mental illnesses and evidence based skills/interventions

Please note, transcripts are required with the submission of your State application. The transcripts may be unofficial and only need to contain the educational information pertaining to your completed Master's program in Social Work. Applications without transcripts will not be accepted

Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.



Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Erica Bravo
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Office of Human Rights
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California Relay Service: View phone number on click.appcast.io (TTY), View phone number on click.appcast.io (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.


Relocation Reimbursement
Reimbursement for relocation expenses are available up to $1,000 pursuant to operational needs and fund availability. Reimbursement amounts and per diem rates will be based on the candidate's prospective classification as outlined in the bargaining unit agreement of the CalHR rules.



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.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.