Job Posting: Clinical Social Worker - Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP) - California Medical Facility - PIP
California Correctional Health Care Services JC-509591
Clinical Social Worker - Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP) - California Medical Facility - PIP
$8,678.00 - $10,569.00 per Month
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Final Filing Date: Until Filled
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:
• 03/13/26 • 03/27/26 • 04/10/26 • 04/24/26 • 05/08/26 • 05/22/26 • 06/05/26 • 06/19/26 • 07/03/26 • 07/17/26 • 07/31/26
Please be advised of the following additional pay benefits individuals may be eligible for:
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 $8,678 - Q $9,319.
Recruitment and Retention Bonus available for clinicians newly hired with California Correctional Health Care Services.
Please note: Individuals may be eligible to receive a $10,000 one-time recruitment and retention stipend should they meet the eligibility criteria, including but not limited to remaining employed with CCHCS for six months. Additionally, individuals may be eligible to receive a monthly recruitment and retention differential during their first year with CCHCS (totaling $20,000), should they meet the eligibility criteria.
IMPORTANT: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) employees may be eligible for a $5,000 referral bonus should you be selected for hire and remain employed with CCHCS for 90 days. For a CDCR/CCHCS employee to be considered, a questionnaire must be completed to the best of your knowledge, including the referring employee's name, classification, PERNR, and work location. The questionnaire will be provided to the selected candidate during the pre-employment process.
Job Summary
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 Requirements
You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist
Duty Statement
Position Details
Job Code #: JC-509591
Position #(s): 076-220-9872-XXX
Working Title: Clinical Social Worker - Psychiatric Inpatient Program (PIP) - California Medical Facility - PIP
Classification: CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY $8,678.00 - $10,569.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
Number of Positions
1
Work Location
Solano County
Telework
In Office
Job Type
12 Month Limited Term - 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.
Commitment
The California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and the California Correctional Health Care Services (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.
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 Social Worker, CF position(s) located at California Medical Facility (CMF) in Vacaville, Solano County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 076-220-9872-XXX.
Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.
CDCR/CCHCS employees are encouraged to use their existing CDCR email address on your application.
Department Website: cchcs.ca.gov/careers
Human Resources Contact: Ian Longoria (000) - ian.longoria@cdcr.ca.gov
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 Departments EEO Office.
EEO Contact: CCHCS EEO Office (916) 691-6118
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice)
TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Examination Information:
To obtain list eligibility for Clinical Social Worker, before applying for the position(s), you must first take and pass the Clinical Social Worker (H/CF)-Safety exam bulletin examination.
Additional Information:
Priority consideration will be given to re-employment, departmental restriction of appointment, state restriction of appointment, and surplus candidates.
State Application Checklist:
To prepare for the State application process, please visit Work4CA: State Application Checklist.
Interview Checklist:
To prepare for the interview process, please refer to the Work4CA: Interview Checklist.
CCHCS accepts electronic applications. If interested, please submit an electronic application (STD 678) thru your CalCareer account at www.jobs.ca.gov.
Your application must be submitted on or before the above Final Filing Date.
Paper App (IF unable to submit an electronic application):
To apply for this position, you may submit a Standard State Application (STD 678) along with copies of your most recent performance report, college transcripts/college diploma (if applicable) and license/certification (if applicable) to the contact person listed above.
**All applicants must meet the minimum qualifications (MQs) of the classification, per SPB Rule 250, with the exception of Training & Development (T&D) Assignments.
Resumes will be accepted in addition to the required STD. 678
If using academic education above the twelfth grade to meet minimum qualifications, include a copy of your degree and/or Informal (Unofficial) School Transcripts.
VAR and/or XXX in the position number indicates that multiple vacancies may exist for this classification.
This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.
This position(s) require(s) a Drug Screening to be passed prior to being hired.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry