Clinical SOCIAL Worker- (Isudt), Medical Social Worker, NKSP at California Correctional Health

job description and duties

clinical social worker- (isudt), medical social worker, nksp job at california correctional health care services. Kern county, ca.

job control is listed until filled; applications will be reviewed on the following dates: 4/18/25, 5/2/25, 5/16/25, 5/30/25, 6/13/25, 6/27/25, 7/11/25.

this classification is subject to section 5, hiring-above-minimum (ham) authorization of the california state civil service pay scales. The authorized ham rate for this classification is p $8,425, q $9,048.

under the general direction of the supervising psychiatric social worker, cf, the clinical social worker (health/cf) safety conducts assessments and summarizes case information to use in diagnosis, treatment (level of care), and dispositional release; diagnoses and/or collaborates in the formulation of a diagnosis; develops, monitors, and modifies treatment plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary treatment team. Provides assessments, group therapy, and collateral conferences, and documents and evaluates patients’ progress in treatment.

minimum qualifications
: possession of a valid license as a licensed clinical social worker issued by the california board of behavioral science. Individuals who do not qualify for licensure by the california board of behavioral science 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 the extent necessary to be eligible for licensure plus one year.

An extension of the waiver may be granted for one additional year based on extenuating circumstances, as provided by section 1277(e) of the health and safety code. Completion of a master's degree program from an accredited school of social work, approved by the council on social work education.

note: unlicensed individuals recruited from outside california and who qualify for licensure may take the examination and may be appointed for a maximum of one year at which time licensure shall have been obtained or the employment terminated; an extension of the waiver may be granted for an additional year based on extenuating circumstances, with possible appointment up to two years if licensure is obtained thereafter.

They must take the licensure examination at the earliest possible date after the date of employment.

desirable: education and experience requirements include the ability to meet mqs with the appropriate education.

do you have a keen professional interest in addiction medicine and substance use treatment? California correctional health care services (cchcs) is seeking california-licensed clinical social workers to join our integrated substance use disorder treatment program (isudt). This newly-created statewide program is designed to provide integrated, specialized care to patients with a history of substance use who require additional medical assistance. Isudt staff are committed to providing optimal care, promoting patients’ successful reintegration into society, and reducing recidivism.

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please 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 will automatically be redacted upon submission.

possession of minimum qualifications (mq) will be verified prior to interview and/or appointment. If you meet mqs with education, you must include unofficial transcripts/diploma for verification. Official transcripts may be required upon appointment. If it is determined an applicant does not meet the mqs, the candidate will be withheld from the eligibility list, rendering them inactive and ineligible to be hired.

Candidates who have been withheld may file an appeal with the state personnel board.

applicants who completed their education outside the us 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 cchcs are required to submit to a background investigation process utilizing live scan fingerprinting, and tb testing prior to appointment, followed by department annual tb testing/evaluation thereafter.

when submitting supporting documents, pdf file format is preferred. Cchcs utilizes e-verify to confirm candidate’s identity and employment authorization. For more information about e-verify, please visit the appropriate government sites.

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