Clinical Counselor

Job Posting: Clinical Counselor - ISUDT Regional Office

California Correctional Health Care Services JC-511083 - Clinical Counselor - ISUDT Regional Office

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.

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:

• 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

Job Summary ------------

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. This advertisement is for a Clinical Counselor position in the ISUDT/Complex Care Program located at the following:

• Bakersfield, Kern County
• Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino County
• Elk Grove, Sacramento County

Please indicate the position number on your application: 091-521-0050-XXX. You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement.

Working Conditions ------------------

Travel may be required. The position(s) is eligible for hybrid centered work, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon the start of a telework arrangement, pursuant to Government Code sections 14200-14203.

Minimum Requirements -------------------

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

Clinical Counselor Additional Documents --------------------------------------

• Job Application Package Checklist
• Duty Statement
• Position Details
• Job Code #: JC-511083
• Position #(s): 091-521-0050-XXX
• Working Title: Clinical Counselor - ISUDT Regional Office
• Classification: Clinical Counselor $7,294.00 - $10,378.00
• New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
• # of Positions: 1
• Work Location: United States
• Telework: Hybrid
• Job Type: Permanent, 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.
• 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.

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 can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.

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 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.
• 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 required and must be included.
• 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 current/valid license as a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science.

Desirable Qualifications -------------------------

• Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.
• Possession of a valid Associate Professional Clinical Counselor license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science.

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.

Application Methods -------------------

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