Increased Salaries are Just the Beginning
The past few years have seen dramatic shifts in the health care landscape. California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is poised to meet the evolving clinical care demands of our patient population while responding to the day-to-day needs of our dedicated providers.
$162,372 - Licensed
$133,932 - Pre-Licensed
Psychologists providing in-person care in an inpatient unit will receive:
$186,720 - Licensed
$154,020 - Pre-Licensed
Restructured Recruitment and Retention Bonus
Clinicians newly hired with CDCR/CCHCS has been restructured to provide a 1% bonus for the first 7 years, increasing by 1% year over year,
maxing at a 7% bonus by year 7.
Psychologist newly hired with the state of CA are also eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $30,000 within the first 12 months of service.
Referral Bonus
All 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 appointed referral.
Additional Benefits of Practicing with CDCR/CCHCS
But increased salaries are just the beginning - our psychologist also receive comprehensive State of California benefits, including:
- Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage: Full coverage to maintain you and your Family's health and well-being.
- Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules: Enjoy 4-day workweeks at many of our locations for a better personal life balance.
- Robust 401(k) and 457(b) Retirement Plans: Plan for your future with our generous retirement plans allowing tax deferral up to $46,000 - $61,000 per year.
- State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years: Secure a stable future with our pension plan (details at
- CE Annual Stipend of $500/year, Licensed Renewal Reimbursement, and Bi-Annual Allocation of 36 hours for CE: Invest in your professional development with our Continuing Education benefits.
- No Insurance, Worker's Comp, or Disability Paperwork
- Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population: Make a difference in the community while building your career.
- Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday Schedule: Ensure ample time off for relaxation and personal activities.
- Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams: Work in a supportive environment with a community of colleagues.
- Safety and Security: Benefit from the professionalism of our well-trained Correctional Officers.
- Potential NHSC Loan Repayment: Eligibility for loan repayment depending on your work location.
- Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship & Wide Variety of Geographic Settings: From the Northern California Coast to Southern California, we support your relocation and integration into the community.
Take the first step and submit your CV to (see below) or apply directly to this posting today.
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