Job Posting: Marriage and Family Therapist - Avenal State Prison (ASP) California Correctional Health Care Services
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.
Requirements and Qualifications
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable. Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment.
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.
Additional Information
PRIORITY CONSIDERATION WILL BE GIVEN TO RE-EMPLOYMENT, DEPARTMENTAL RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, STATE RESTRICTION OF APPOINTMENT, AND SURPLUS CANDIDATES.
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. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included.
Contact Information
Human Resources Contact: Shawna Mattson (000) - shawna.mattson@cdcr.ca.gov Hiring Unit Contact: Connor French (559) 386-0587 ext: 5082 connor.french@cdcr.ca.gov
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.
Job Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement.
Desirable Qualifications
In addition to evaluating each candidates relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
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Interview Checklist
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Job Posting Details
Job Title: Marriage and Family Therapist Job Code #: JC-508590 Position #(s): 026-220-0472-XXX Working Title: MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST - Avenal State Prison (ASP) Classification: Marriage and Family Therapist $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.
Working Conditions
Minimum Requirements
This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement.
Additional Documents
Job Application Package Checklist Duty Statement Position Details Job Code #: JC-508590 Position #(s): 026-220-0472-XXX Working Title: MARRIAGE AND FAMILY THERAPIST - Avenal State Prison (ASP) Classification: Marriage and Family Therapist $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.
Working Location
Kings County Telework: In Office Job Type: Permanent, Full Time Facility: Avenal State Prison 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 Marriage and Family Therapist position(s) located at Avenal State Prison (ASP), in Avenal, CA, located in Kings County. Please indicate the position number on your application: 026-220-0472-XXX.
Application Instructions
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