Clinical Social Worker; Health​/Correctional Facility - Safety

Job Overview

Additional/Dual Appointment – Clinical Social Worker (Health/Correctional Facility) – Safety, Kern Valley State Prison, Delano, CA. 12‑month limited term, intermittent – 480 hours. Part‑time coverage up to 40 hours per month, in office. Salary $50.07–$60.98 per hour, New to State hired at minimum salary or alternate range minimum.

• Provide clinical social work services in a correctional health facility setting.
• Deliver treatment, counseling, and rehabilitation services to inmates.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary health care teams, agencies, and community partners.
• Maintain records, attend team meetings, and comply with all department policies and procedures.

Qualifications are detailed in the Class Specification: CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) – SAFETY. Applicants must be current Clinical Social Workers with a license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science.

• Associate Clinical Social Worker license (accredited).
• Experience in a correctional or forensic setting.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

Apply electronically via Cal Career (STD 678) or submit a hard‑copy package to the address below.

Human Resources Contact:
Serena West –

EEO Contact: CCHCS EEO Office –  –

Benefit information available on the CalHR and CalPERS websites.

State of California is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants are considered for employment and admission.