California Correctional Health Care Services
Clinical Counselor - North Kern State Prison (NKSP) ISUDT
California Correctional Health Care Services, California, Missouri, United States, 65018
Overview
Clinical Counselor - North Kern State Prison (NKSP) ISUDT, Delano, CA. Base pay range
This range is provided by California Correctional Health Care Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. About the organization
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We strive to attract and hire candidates from diverse communities and empower employees from varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to collaboration with the community to enhance public safety and promote reintegration through education, treatment, and rehabilitative programs. Job Description and Duties
Effective July 1, 2025, 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 to have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and to 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 on a prorated basis. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on hours worked in the pay period. 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, to treat incarcerated individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and to develop preventative skills and behaviors for wellness. The CC performs assessments that assist with and facilitate transitional care planning and coordination that links incarcerated patients with resources. Minimum Qualifications: Education — Possession of a master's or doctoral degree in counseling or psychotherapy and meets the requirements in Business and Professional Code 4999.32. Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Applicants who do not qualify for licensure may be admitted into the examination and may be appointed but must secure a valid license within four years of appointment; however, an individual can be employed only to become eligible for licensure plus one year. Unlicensed individuals recruited from outside California may take the examination and be appointed for up to one year with licensure required thereafter; extensions may be granted under certain conditions. Additionally, the program describes ISUDT and opportunities for clinical social workers to contribute to integrated, specialized care for patients with a history of substance use who require medical support. ISUDT staff are committed to promoting reintegration and reducing recidivism. Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to providing a drug-free workplace and to fair treatment regardless of age, race, sex, disability, marital status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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Clinical Counselor - North Kern State Prison (NKSP) ISUDT, Delano, CA. Base pay range
This range is provided by California Correctional Health Care Services. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. About the organization
CDCR and CCHCS are committed to building an inclusive and culturally diverse workplace. We strive to attract and hire candidates from diverse communities and empower employees from varied backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. We are committed to collaboration with the community to enhance public safety and promote reintegration through education, treatment, and rehabilitative programs. Job Description and Duties
Effective July 1, 2025, 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 to have their base salary reduced by 3 percent and to 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 on a prorated basis. Permanent intermittent employees are subject to the same condition as full-time employees, based on hours worked in the pay period. 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, to treat incarcerated individuals with Substance Use Disorder (SUD) and to develop preventative skills and behaviors for wellness. The CC performs assessments that assist with and facilitate transitional care planning and coordination that links incarcerated patients with resources. Minimum Qualifications: Education — Possession of a master's or doctoral degree in counseling or psychotherapy and meets the requirements in Business and Professional Code 4999.32. Possession of a valid license as a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. Applicants who do not qualify for licensure may be admitted into the examination and may be appointed but must secure a valid license within four years of appointment; however, an individual can be employed only to become eligible for licensure plus one year. Unlicensed individuals recruited from outside California may take the examination and be appointed for up to one year with licensure required thereafter; extensions may be granted under certain conditions. Additionally, the program describes ISUDT and opportunities for clinical social workers to contribute to integrated, specialized care for patients with a history of substance use who require medical support. ISUDT staff are committed to promoting reintegration and reducing recidivism. Equal Opportunity Employer: The State of California is an equal opportunity employer. It is committed to providing a drug-free workplace and to fair treatment regardless of age, race, sex, disability, marital status, veteran status, and other protected characteristics. Seniority level
Entry level Employment type
Full-time Job function
Health Care Provider Industries
Hospitals and Health Care
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