Do you have a keen professional interest in addiction medicine and substance use treatment? California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking clinical social workers to join our Integrated Substance Use Disorder Treatment program. 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.

Within this program and under the general direction of the Supervising Psychiatric Social Worker I, you will:

• Provide screening and assessment for substance use disorders to determine treatment needs and level of care
• Develop comprehensive treatment plans
• Coordinate with the Primary Care Team to provide quality care
• Provide short-term counseling intervention to address client needs surrounding substance use disorders

To thrive in this position, you must be:

• Knowledgeable in substance use disorder assessment and treatment
• Skilled in the area of motivational interviewing
• Knowledgeable in the area of trauma-informed care

In return for your efforts, CCHCS offers a competitive benefits package, including:

• State of California retirement that vests in 5 years – visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plan options
• Free on-site CEUs
• Generous paid time off, including 11 holidays per year
• 401(k) and 457 retirement options
• And much more

We currently have opportunities at Pleasant Valley State Prison (PVSP), located in the central valley community of Coalinga.

Take the first step in joining this innovative program and contact Jeana Sosa at (916) 691-1965 or CentralizedHiringUnit@cdcr.ca.gov.

You may also apply online at:

https://cchcs.hodesiq.com/job_detail.asp?JobID=5598571&user_id=

Effective July 1, 2020, in response to the economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, the Personal Leave Program 2020 (PLP 2020) was implemented. PLP 2020 requires that each full-time employee receive a 9.23 percent reduction in pay in exchange for 16 hours PLP 2020 leave credits monthly through June 2022.

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