Licensed Clinical Counselor

California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS)
, California United States  View Map
Posted: Sep 02, 2025
  • Salary: $97,596 – $124,536 (Licensed) USD Annually
  • Apply By: Nov 30, 2025
  • Full Time
  • CORRECTIONS
  • Human and Social Services
  • Other
  • Mid to Senior Level
  • Job Description

    Location: Statewide/Multiple CA Locations

     

    Annual Salary Range: $97,596 – $124,536 (Licensed)

    Depending on Experience – be sure to discuss Hire Above Minimum (HAM) options with your Hiring Analyst

    Helping others has never been so rewarding…

    Your expertise as a Licensed Clinical Counselor combines evidence-based strategies with genuine empathy. By providing patients with proven tools for personal growth, you help them navigate life’s challenges and achieve meaningful, lasting change.  A role within one of California Correctional Health Care Services’ (CCHCS) multidisciplinary teams allows you to continue this vital work while securing the salary and benefits you need to live your best life.


    Here, your work can be both professionally and personally rewarding – CCHCS Licensed Clinical Counselors also receive comprehensive State of California benefits, including:

    • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Full coverage to maintain you and your family’s health and well-being.
    • Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our generous retirement plans allowing tax deferral up to $46,000 – $61,000 per year.
    • State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years: Secure a stable future with our pension plan (details at www.CalPERS.ca.gov).
    • Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population: Make a difference in the community while building your career.
    • Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule: Ensure ample time off for relaxation and personal activities.
    • Recruitment and Retention Bonus: Licensed Clinical Counselors newly hired with the state of CA are also eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service. 
    • Referral Bonus: All CCHCS/CDCR employees that refer a mental health clinician who is successfully hired by CCHCS may be eligible to receive a referral bonus of $5,000 per appointed referral.
    • Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams: Work in a supportive environment with a community of colleagues.
    • Safety and Security: Benefit from the professionalism of our well-trained Correctional Officers.
    • Wide Variety of Geographic Settings: From the Northern California Coast to Southern California and everywhere in between, we have locations sure to fit your lifestyle.

     

    Take the first step and submit your CV to MedCareers@cdcr.ca.gov or apply directly to this posting today! 

    EOE.

  • Additional Information

    About Us: California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/ California Correctional Health Care Services (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.

  • ABOUT THE COMPANY

    • California Correctional Health Care Services
    • California Correctional Health Care Services

    California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) was established to oversee and provide a constitutionally appropriate level of health care in all adult prisons operated by the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation throughout California. To fulfill this mission, we have improved our day-to-day health care operations ensuring that our patients have timely access to safe, efficient medical, dental, and mental health care.

    CCHCS is committed to building and maintaining a culturally diverse workplace. From recruitment to career advancement to the delivery of care, we are committed to ensuring our actions reflect our values — and the rich diversity of the California people and communities in which we live and work. We are proud to foster inclusion and representation in all levels of CCHCS. We work cooperatively with team members and others to enable CCHCS to provide the highest level of service possible.

     

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