Clinical Counselor

Job Posting: Clinical Counselor - California Medical Facility (CMF) ISUDT

Job Title: Clinical Counselor Job Code #: JC-508540 Position #: 076-221-0050-XXX Work Location: Solano County Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: California Medical Facility 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.

CDCR and CCHCS strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety and promote successful community reintegration through education, treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs.

Incumbents establish and maintain cooperative working relationships within the department, other governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.

CDCR/CCHCS values all team members.

We work cooperatively to provide the highest level of health care possible to a diverse correctional population, which includes medical, dental, nursing, mental health, and pharmacy.

We encourage creativity and ingenuity while treating others fairly, honestly, and with respect, all of which are critical to the success of the CDCR/CCHCS mission.

This advertisement is for a Clinical Counselor position(s) located at California Medical Facility (CMF), in Vacaville, CA, located in Solano County.

Please indicate the position number on your application: 076-221-0050-XXX.

Please Note: Main communication for this position will be through email.

Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

Special Requirements:

• Please do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your State application, resume, or educational transcripts.
• Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age.
• Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Minimum Requirements:

• This position does not have a Classification Specification.
• Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement.

Job Description and Duties:

Effective July 1, 2025, in accordance with the applicable Memorandum of Understanding, the Personal Leave Program 2025 (PLP 2025) was implemented. PLP 2025 requires each full-time employee in Bargaining Unit 19 and related Excluded, Exempt and Statutory Exempt employees, will have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and will receive 5 PLP 2025 leave credits monthly through June 2027. Salaries do not reflect the recent changes.

Part-time employees are subject to the same conditions as full-time employees, on a prorated basis equivalent to their time-base. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on the number of hours worked in the pay period.

This Job Control is listed Until Filled.

Applications will be reviewed on the following dates:

• 2/27/26
• 3/13/26
• 3/27/26
• 4/10/26
• 4/24/26
• 05/08/26
• 5/29/26
• 6/12/26
• 6/26/26
• 7/10/26
• 7/24/26
• 8/7/26
• 8/21/26
• 9/4/26
• 9/18/26
• 10/2/26
• 10/16/26
• 10/30/26
• 11/13/26
• 11/27/26
• 12/11/26

Under the general direction of the Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker, the Clinical Counselor (CC), works in Medical Services, Integrated Care & Complex Patient Populations Division.

The CC applies counseling interventions and psychotherapeutic techniques within the scope of applicable Business and Professions Code(s) and license, for the purpose of treating incarcerated individual's with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and the effectiveness of preventative skills and behaviors developed for wellness.

The CC performs assessments that assist with and facilitates transitional care planning and coordination that links incarcerated patients with resources.

Do you have a keen professional interest in addiction medicine and substance use treatment?

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking California-licensed clinical social workers to join our Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT).

This newly-created statewide program is designed to provide integrated, specialized care to patients with a history of substance use who require additional medical assistance.

ISUDT staff are committed to providing optimal care, promoting patients' successful reintegration into society, and reducing recidivism.

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

Minimum Requirements:

• This position does not have a Classification Specification.
• Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement.

Clinical Counselor Additional Documents:

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement
• Position Details
• Job Code #: JC-508540
• Position #(s): 076-221-0050-XXX
• Working Title: Clinical Counselor - California Medical Facility (CMF) ISUDT
• Classification: Clinical Counselor
• $7,294.00 - $10,378.00 per Month
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Duty Statement:

• The position is located at California Medical Facility (CMF), in Vacaville, CA, located in Solano County.
• The position is a permanent, full-time position.
• The position is located in the Medical Services, Integrated Care & Complex Patient Populations Division.
• The position is responsible for providing counseling interventions and psychotherapeutic techniques to incarcerated individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD).
• The position is responsible for performing assessments and facilitating transitional care planning and coordination.

Benefits:

• Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov.
• Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System Benefit can be found on the CalHR website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.
• Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performance-management-merit-system-principles.aspx.

Contact Information:

• Human Resources Contact: Jordyn Stephenson (000) - m_cchcsregionalhiringteam@cdcr.ca.gov
• Hiring Unit Contact: Ruby Farr (707) 451-0182 ruby.farr@cdcr.ca.gov

Application Methods:

• Electronic (Using your CalCareer Account)
• By Mail
• Drop-off
• Print
• Job Save