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Mental Health Nurses
Make a Difference in People's Lives
Use your skills to make a positive difference in the lives of incarcerated persons as they receive quality mental health care during their time in prison.
What to Expect
California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) is seeking full-time compassionate, knowledgeable psychiatrists to join our multidisciplinary mental health teams. At CCHCS, you can expect:
- Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams within a Community of Colleagues
- Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population
- Safety and Security provided by professional, well-trained Correctional Officers
- Wide Variety of Geographic Settings including the Northern California Coast, the Bay Area, California Capitol, and Southern California
- Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules, including 4-day Workweeks at many Locations
Exceptional Careers in an Unexpected Place
We get it – you may have never considered a career in correctional health care. But did you know that nursing professionals with California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) / California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR) are integral members of a specialized health system delivering care to an historically underserved patient population?
But more than that – CCHCS/CDCR LVNs and CNAs enjoy comprehensive compensation packages, including a well-defined career ladder and training opportunities that can take them from LVN to RN to Nurse Manager; expansive benefits for every stage of life; and the security of employment with the State of California.
Licensed Vocational Nurses - Mental Health
(Bay Area)*
$68,892 - $77,844
(Non-Bay Area)
*Bay Area rates are for LVNs working at one of the following institutions: Correctional Training Facility, San Quentin State Prison, and Salinas Valley State Prison
Certified Nursing Assistants - Mental Health
Benefits for today and whatever comes tomorrow, including:
- Generous paid time off and holiday schedule
- A wide variety of medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
- Robust retirement plans, including 401(k), 457(b), and State of California Pension – visit CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas
- And much more
Take the First Step
Apply now on CalCareers!
Certified Nursing Assistant
Location: San Joaquin County
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Location: Monterey County
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Location: San Joaquin County
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Location: Solano County
Licensed Vocational Nurse
Location: Monterey County
PO Box 588500, Elk Grove, CA 95758
CDCR/CCHCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer