Clinical Social Worker; Health​/Correctional Facility - Safety

Job Title: CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER- (ISUDT), Medical Social Worker, CCWF

Location: Central California Women’s Facility (CCWF), Chowchilla, CA – Madera County

Classification: CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) – SAFETY

Salary: $8,678.00 – $10,569.00 per month (public pay scale)

Employment Type: Permanent, Full Time;
In-Office (Telework:
No)

Job Code: JC-467465
Position #: -XXX

Posted: 2 days ago (Begin applying now). Final Filing Date:
Until Filled. Screening dates: 6/13/25, 6/27/25, 7/11/25, 7/25/25, 8/8/25, 8/22/25, 9/5/25, 9/19/25, 10/3/25, 10/17/25, 10/31/25, 11/14/25, 11/28/25, 12/12/25, 12/26/25.

The Clinical Social Worker (Health/CF) Safety is responsible for assessments, diagnosing, developing, monitoring, and modifying treatment plans, providing group therapy and collateral conferences, and documenting patient progress in a correctional health care setting. The role focuses on substance use disorder treatment within the Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment Program (ISUDT).

• Conduct assessments and summarize case information for diagnosis, treatment planning, and disposition.
• Collaborate with the interdisciplinary treatment team in diagnosis and treatment formulation.
• Develop, monitor, and modify treatment plans with the team.
• Provide individual and group therapy, collateral conferences, and document patient progress.
• Work with patients to create relapse prevention and re-entry plans.
• Maintain confidentiality, compliance, and follow all applicable policies.

Qualified candidates must meet the minimum qualifications listed in the Classification Specification, including:

• California Licensure as a Clinical Social Worker.
• Valid license by the California Board of Behavioral Science; if not yet licensed, must obtain within four years.
• Adherence to required background and TB screening procedures.
• Completion of required training (e.g., Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility) Safety bulletin exam).
• Must pass the State examination or provide evidence of qualification as per list eligibility procedures.

• Associate Clinical Social Worker license.
• Experience in addiction medicine and substance use treatment within a correctional setting.
• Demonstrated commitment to an inclusive and equitable workplace.

The application will be accepted electronically through Cal Career (STD 678) unless otherwise directed. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations may request them at interview stage.

• Complete the required State Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) electronically.
• Submit supporting documents: unofficial transcript or diploma (if necessary); valid license; background and TB screening documentation.
• Optional: submit resume.

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected class. Veterans, individuals with disabilities, and other protected groups are encouraged to apply.

Human Resources Contact: Jordyn Stephenson, m_cch

Hiring Unit Contact: Amelia Garcia,  .

EEO Contact: CCHCS EEO Office, ,

Security and compliance-related requirements:
All applicants must comply with the Personal Leave Program (PLP 2025), background checks, TB testing, and e-Verify. The role may participate in the California Model re-entry initiatives.