State of California

Clinical Social Worker

State of California$62K — $109K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Current Clinical Social Worker License required.
  • Experience working with justice-involved or correctional populations.
  • Ability to conduct biopsychosocial assessments and crisis intervention.
  • Familiarity with community behavioral health resources.
  • Proficient in electronic health record documentation.

Responsibilities

  • Perform clinical assessments and develop treatment plans.
  • Provide individual and group clinical interventions.
  • Coordinate discharge and continuity-of-care services.
  • Link clients to community resources for support.
  • Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to enhance client care.

Benefits

  • Eligible for hybrid telework based on policy.
  • Opportunity for limited term that may extend or become permanent.
  • Access to health and retirement benefits through state programs.
Full Job Description
Limited term 12 months; may be extended up to 24 months or become permanent.

This advertisement is for a Clinicial Social Worker position. Located at the Oakland Parole Complex in San Leandro . Please indicate the position number on your application: [redacted]-248.

Note: Main communication for this position will be through email. Please ensure you have a valid email address on your application.

You will find additional information about the job in the Duty Statement .

Working Conditions

Physical work Location: San Leandro, CA

The position(s) is eligible for hybrid telework, in accordance with the Statewide Telework Policy and will be required to report to the office as needed/required. The successful candidate must reside in California upon appointment.

This position is eligible for up to 1 day per week of Telework in accordance with the Governors Executive Order.

Minimum Requirements You will find the Minimum Requirements in the Class Specification.
  • CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY
Additional Documents
  • Job Application Package Checklist
  • Duty Statement

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-528749

Position #(s):
061-922-9872-248

Working Title:
Clinical Social Worker

Classification:
CLINICAL SOCIAL WORKER (HEALTH/CORRECTIONAL FACILITY) - SAFETY $5,188.00 - $6,975.00 A
$7,500.00 - $9,824.00 P
$8,069.00 - $10,569.00 Q
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:
1

Work Location:
Alameda County

Telework:
Hybrid

Job Type:
12 Month Limited Term - Full Time

Work Shift:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Work Week:
Monday - Friday

Department Information
California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitations

Division of Adult Parole Operations

Behavioral Health Reintegration Program (BHR)

Special Requirements
  • The position(s) require(s) a(n) Clinical Social Worker License. You will be required to provide a copy of your license prior to being hired.

Do not include any confidential information on any documents you submit for a job vacancy, such as your state application, resume, or educational transcripts. Confidential information that should be excluded or removed from these documents includes, but is not limited to, your Social Security Number (SSN), birthdate, student identification number, driver's license number (unless required), basis of eligibility, examination results, LEAP status, marital status, and age. Confidential information on the first page of applications submitted electronically online, such as Easy ID number, SSN, examination related information, and driver's license number will automatically be redacted upon submission.

Possession of Minimum Qualifications will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you are meeting Minimum Qualifications with education, you should include your unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the Minimum Qualifications, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired for the position. Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the State Personnel Board.

Applicants who completed their education outside of the US (with foreign degrees/transcripts) must obtain and submit verification of U.S. course/degree equivalency. Foreign education credential evaluation services can be found at NACES - National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Candidates new to CDCR/CCHCS are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing Live Scan Fingerprinting, as well as a Tuberculosis test/evaluation prior to appointment, followed by department annual Tuberculosis testing/evaluation thereafter.

When submitting supporting documents, PDF file format is preferred.

This advertisement may be used for other vacancies that occur during the life of this recruitment.

Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 9/23/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply. Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply
Complete Application Packages (including your Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents) must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. Application Packages may be submitted electronically through your CalCareer Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. When submitting your application in hard copy, a completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included. If you choose to not apply electronically, a hard copy application package may be submitted through an alternative method listed below:

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support - Postal
Attn: CDCR Hiring Support
P.O. Box 942883

Sacramento , CA 94283-0001

Address for Drop-Off Application Packages

You may drop off your application and any applicable or required documents at:

Department of Corrections & Rehabilitation
CDCR Hiring Support - Drop-off
CDCR Hiring Support
9825 Goethe Rd, Application Drop Box
(Drop off not available on weekends and holidays)
Sacramento , CA 95827

08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
  • Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678 (when not applying electronically), or the Electronic State Employment Application through your Applicant Account at www.CalCareers.ca.gov. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
  • Resume is required and must be included.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Willingness to promote an inclusive workplace that empowers employees from a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and personal experiences.

Applicants must submit a complete and fully detailed application demonstrating their education, training, and experience as they relate to the position. Incomplete applications, including applications that do not adequately describe relevant duties and responsibilities, will not be considered.
In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

Experience preparing clinical assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, case management documentation, discharge summaries, and other clinical reports in an electronic health record.
Experience providing clinical social work or behavioral health services to adults with complex mental health and psychosocial needs.
Experience conducting biopsychosocial, suicide/risk, crisis, and/or level-of-care assessments.
Experience providing clinical case management and developing individualized treatment plans.
Experience providing individual or group clinical interventions and crisis interventions.
Experience coordinating discharge, transition, reentry, and continuity-of-care services.
Experience linking individuals to community mental health, substance use, housing, benefits, medical, employment, educational, and other supportive services.
Experience working with justice-involved, forensic, correctional, probation/parole, and/or reentry populations.
Experience collaborating with interdisciplinary teams and community providers.
Knowledge of community behavioral health and social service resources.
Experience assessing clinical presentations and formulating or contributing to behavioral health diagnoses to inform treatment planning and level-of-care decisions.

Benefits
Benefit information can be found on the California Department of Human Resources (CalHR) website, www.calhr.ca.gov , and the CalPERS website, www.calpers.ca.gov .

Information on benefits afforded by membership in the California Public Employees' Retirement System can be found on the CalHR Salary and Benefits website at www.calhr.ca.gov/employees/pages/salary-and-benefits.aspx .

Information on the benefits and protections provided to public employees by the State Civil Service Act can be found on the CalHR website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Training/Pages/performanc-management-merit-system principles.aspx .

Additional benefit information can be found on the CalHR California State Civil Service Employee Benefits Summary website at https://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-StateCivil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx. Mhttps://www.calhr.ca.gov/Pages/California-State-Civil-Service-Employee-Benefits-Summary.aspx .

This webpage is intended to provide general information. Benefit eligibility may be based on job classification, bargaining unit, time base and length of appointment.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

About State of California

The State of California is a government entity responsible for providing a variety of services to its residents, including education, healthcare, and public safety. The state was admitted to the Union in 1850 and has since grown to become the most populous state in the United States. California is known for its diverse geography, including beaches, mountains, and deserts. The state government is committed to promoting economic growth and improving the quality of life for all Californians.
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