Clinical Counselor
Company: California Correctional Health Care Services
Location: Bakersfield
Posted on: January 6, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Helping others has never been so rewarding… Take
your expertise in health care to the next level with California
Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS), where your clinical work
is backed by more support and stability. $97,596 - $124,536
(Licensed) $87,528 - $111,708 (Pre-Licensed) Recruitment and
Retention Bonus Clinical Counselors working in our mental health
program and 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 Plus, all CDCR/CCHCS
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 referral. Here, your work can be both professionally and
personally rewarding – CCHCS Clinical Counselors receive a wide
range of State of California benefits, including: A broad selection
of health care plans : Including comprehensive medical, dental, and
vision coverage. Work-life balance with flexible schedules :
Options of 4-day workweeks at many locations plus generous paid
time off and holidays. Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans :
Secure your retirement with our extensive plans and generous tax
deferrals. State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years : Plan
for a secure future with our pension benefits (more at
CalPERS.ca.gov). Professional development and continuing education
benefits : $500 annual CE stipend, license renewal reimbursement,
36 hours paid education leave every two years, and 40 hours paid
professional training with two professional development days per
year. Potential PSLF and NHSC Loan Repayment : You could be
eligible for significant loan repayment through PSLF and, depending
on your location, NHSC. Relocation assistance : If you’re new to
state service in California, we help with the cost of your move.
Dedicated assistance with visa sponsorship : We support your work
visa needs. Take the first step and submit your CV to
MedCareers@cdcr.ca.gov or apply directly to this posting today! EOE
Department Information 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. Vision We
enhance public safety and promote successful community
reintegration through education, treatment and active participation
in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs. Mission To
facilitate the successful reintegration of the individuals in our
care back to their communities equipped with the tools to be
drug-free, healthy, and employable members of society by providing
education, treatment, rehabilitative, and restorative justice
programs, all in a safe and humane environment. CDCR and CCHCS
strive to collaborate with the community to enhance public safety
and promote successful community reintegration through education,
treatment and active participation in rehabilitative and
restorative justice programs. Incumbents establish and maintain
cooperative working relationships within the department, other
governmental agencies, health care partners, and communities.
Department Website: https://cchcs.ca.gov/careers
Keywords: California Correctional Health Care Services, San Luis Obispo , Clinical Counselor, Healthcare , Bakersfield, California
