Caltrans District 3
CLINICAL COUNSELOR - California Correctional Institution (CCI)
Salary $7,294.00 - $10,378.00 per Month. Position Type 12 Month Limited Term - Full Time. Work Title Clinical Counselor. Location Kern County.
Job Overview Under the direction of the Sr. Psychologist, the Clinical Counselor works in Mental Health Services within the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS). The CC applies counseling interventions to incarcerated individuals to improve mental health, facilitate preventative skills, and develop wellness.
Responsibilities
Apply counseling interventions and psychotherapeutic techniques within the scope of the Business and Professions Code.
Work preventatively with the incarcerated population, including those not in the mental health delivery system.
Provide incarcerated patient access, outreach, and prevention wellness strategies.
Collaborate with other clinical staff to develop and deliver evidence‑based mental health programs.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions and document all client interactions per CCHCS policies.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to treatment planning.
Maintain licensure and comply with all state regulations regarding clinical counseling.
Minimum Qualifications
Current and valid Clinical Counselor license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science.
Minimum of a 4‑year baccalaureate degree in Clinical Counseling or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
At least 2 years of experience providing counseling services to populations in a correctional or prison setting.
Completion of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically) and all required education and experience documentation.
Resume and official transcripts (or unofficial, informal transcripts for foreign degrees) must be submitted.
Ability to pass a background investigation, Live Scan fingerprinting, tuberculosis testing, and periodic annual testing.
Proficiency in using E‑Verify and I‑Verify to confirm candidate identity and employment authorization.
Desirable Qualifications
Willingness to promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Possession of a valid Associate Clinical Counselor license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. For detailed information, visit https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.
Application Instructions Complete the Application Package, including the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, resume and all required documents. Submit electronically through your CalCareer account at www.CalCareer.ca.gov. Hard copy applications may be mailed to:
California Correctional Health Care Services, Regional Human Resources–Southern, Attn: RHU_0050 JC-491567 LTFT, P.O. Box 81857, Bakersfield, CA 93380.
Drop‑off: California Correctional Health Care Services, California Correctional Institution, ATTN: Jayme Travers, 24900 CA-202, Tehachapi, CA 93561, 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM.
Required Application Package Documents
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (electronic or printed).
Resume.
Copy of the Clinical Counselor license or proof of eligibility to obtain a license.
Unofficial or official transcripts for education verification.
Verification of background investigation, Live Scan fingerprinting, and tuberculosis testing.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: MARINELA RAMIREZ, Email: marinela.ramirez@cdcr.ca.gov. EEO Office: CCHCS EEO Office, Phone: (916) 691-6118, Email: CCHCS_EEO@cdcr.ca.gov.
EEO Statement California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or any other protected characteristic.
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Job Overview Under the direction of the Sr. Psychologist, the Clinical Counselor works in Mental Health Services within the California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS). The CC applies counseling interventions to incarcerated individuals to improve mental health, facilitate preventative skills, and develop wellness.
Responsibilities
Apply counseling interventions and psychotherapeutic techniques within the scope of the Business and Professions Code.
Work preventatively with the incarcerated population, including those not in the mental health delivery system.
Provide incarcerated patient access, outreach, and prevention wellness strategies.
Collaborate with other clinical staff to develop and deliver evidence‑based mental health programs.
Conduct individual and group counseling sessions and document all client interactions per CCHCS policies.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings and contribute to treatment planning.
Maintain licensure and comply with all state regulations regarding clinical counseling.
Minimum Qualifications
Current and valid Clinical Counselor license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science.
Minimum of a 4‑year baccalaureate degree in Clinical Counseling or a related field; a master’s degree is preferred.
At least 2 years of experience providing counseling services to populations in a correctional or prison setting.
Completion of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically) and all required education and experience documentation.
Resume and official transcripts (or unofficial, informal transcripts for foreign degrees) must be submitted.
Ability to pass a background investigation, Live Scan fingerprinting, tuberculosis testing, and periodic annual testing.
Proficiency in using E‑Verify and I‑Verify to confirm candidate identity and employment authorization.
Desirable Qualifications
Willingness to promote an equitable and inclusive workplace where diversity is celebrated and valued.
Possession of a valid Associate Clinical Counselor license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Science.
Benefits Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website, www.calhr.ca.gov, and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov. For detailed information, visit https://www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx.
Application Instructions Complete the Application Package, including the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678, resume and all required documents. Submit electronically through your CalCareer account at www.CalCareer.ca.gov. Hard copy applications may be mailed to:
California Correctional Health Care Services, Regional Human Resources–Southern, Attn: RHU_0050 JC-491567 LTFT, P.O. Box 81857, Bakersfield, CA 93380.
Drop‑off: California Correctional Health Care Services, California Correctional Institution, ATTN: Jayme Travers, 24900 CA-202, Tehachapi, CA 93561, 08:00 AM – 04:00 PM.
Required Application Package Documents
State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (electronic or printed).
Resume.
Copy of the Clinical Counselor license or proof of eligibility to obtain a license.
Unofficial or official transcripts for education verification.
Verification of background investigation, Live Scan fingerprinting, and tuberculosis testing.
Contact Information Human Resources Contact: MARINELA RAMIREZ, Email: marinela.ramirez@cdcr.ca.gov. EEO Office: CCHCS EEO Office, Phone: (916) 691-6118, Email: CCHCS_EEO@cdcr.ca.gov.
EEO Statement California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) and California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, handicap, or any other protected characteristic.
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