CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)-SAFETY, California State Prison, Sacramen[...]

State of California; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 8,000 - 11,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Clinical Social Worker for a health/correctional facility. This role involves conducting assessments, formulating diagnoses, and developing treatment plans collaboratively with an interdisciplinary team. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to public safety and community reintegration through education and treatment in a correctional environment. The ideal candidate will possess a Master's degree in social work and a valid clinical license. Join a committed team dedicated to fostering a safe and humane environment for rehabilitation and restorative justice.

Benefits

Recruitment and Retention Bonus

Health Insurance

Retirement Benefits

Paid Time Off

Professional Development Opportunities

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker.
• Master's degree from an accredited school of social work required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and summarize case information for diagnosis.
• Develop and modify treatment plans in collaboration with the team.
• Provide therapy and document patient progress.

Skills

Clinical Assessment

Group Therapy

Treatment Planning

Collaboration with Interdisciplinary Teams

Education

Master's Degree in Social Work

Tools

CalCareer Account

Job description

California Correctional Health Care Services

JC-470060 - CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY)-SAFETY, California State Prison, Sacramento (SAC)

Final Filing Date: Until Filled

Application Methods: Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account), By Mail, Drop-off

Limited Term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

Recruitment and Retention Bonus available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.

This classification is subject to Section 5, Hiring-Above-Minimum (HAM) Authorization of the California State Civil Service Pay Scales. The authorized HAM rate for this classification is P $8,425 - Q $9,048.

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Under the general direction of the Senior Psychologist, Correctional Facility (CF) (Supervisor) or the Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker, CF, the Clinical Social Worker (Health/CF) Safety, conducts assessments and summarizes case information to use in diagnosis, treatment (level of care), and dispositional release; diagnoses and/or collaborates in the formulation of a diagnosis; develops, monitors, and modifies treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides assessments, group therapy, and collateral conferences, and documents and evaluates patients’ progress in treatment. The Clinical Social Worker (Health/CF) Safety coordinates placement with community resources and the Classification and Parole Representative.

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science. [Individuals who do not qualify for licensure by the California Board of Behavioral Science may be admitted into the examination and may be appointed but must secure a valid license within four years of appointment; however, an individual can be employed only to the extent necessary to be eligible for licensure plus one year. An extension of the waiver may be granted for one additional year based on extenuating circumstances, as provided by Section 1277(e) of the Health and Safety Code. The time duration for unlicensed employment does not apply to active doctoral candidates in social work, social welfare, or social service, until the completion of such training.]

Education: Completion of a master's degree program from an accredited school of social work, approved by the Council on Social Work Education.

Minimum Requirements

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

Classification: $8,425.00 - $10,261.00

# of Positions: Multiple

Work Location: In Office

Job Type: 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Department Information

Vision: We enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Mission: To facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice programs, all in a safe and humane environment.

The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation and the California Correctional Health Care Services are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We are determined to attract and hire more candidates from diverse communities and empower all employees from a variety of cultural backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

Application Instructions

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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.

Required Application Package Documents:

• 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 www.CalCareers.ca.gov.
• Other - Education: If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your Degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.
• Other - License: Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: cchcs.ca.gov/careers

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