Clinical Counselor - Mule Creek State Prison (MCSP)

Helping others has never been so rewarding… Take your expertise in health care to the next level with California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS), where your clinical work is backed by more support and stability. $97,596 - $124,536 (Licensed) $87,528 - $111,708 (Pre-Licensed) Recruitment and Retention Bonus Clinical Counselors working in our mental health program and 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 Plus, all CDCR/CCHCS 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 referral. Here, your work can be both professionally and personally rewarding – CCHCS Clinical Counselors receive a wide range of State of California benefits, including: A broad selection of health care plans : Including comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage. Work-life balance with flexible schedules : Options of 4-day workweeks at many locations plus generous paid time off and holidays. 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 pension benefits (more at CalPERS.ca.gov). 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. Potential PSLF and NHSC Loan Repayment : You could be eligible for significant loan repayment through PSLF and, depending on your location, NHSC. Relocation assistance : If you’re new to state service in California, we help with the cost of your move. Dedicated assistance with visa sponsorship : We support your work visa needs. EOE Department Information CDCR and CCHCS are committed to transforming the correctional landscape to create safer, more professional, and more fulfilling environments for our employees, the incarcerated population, and those supervised in our communities. Through systemwide improvements grounded in proven and emerging practices, we aim to strengthen rehabilitation, enhance workplace satisfaction, and support successful reentry into the community through our institutions, parole, and community partnerships. Our shared mission is to promote safety, wellness, and human dignity while fostering positive change for all those who live and work within our institutions and communities. CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive respectful workplace. We are determined to attract and hire candidates from all communities and empower employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences. We are proud to foster inclusion and drive collaborative efforts at all levels of the Department. Department Website: #J-18808-Ljbffr