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LCSW / LMFT / LPCC | Travel - Correctional

Start Date: ASAP
Weekly Pay:

LCSW: $2,640+
LMFT: $2,520+
LPCC: $2,280+

Job Types: Full-time | Travel | Contract
Location: Multiple across California

Are you a licensed mental health professional ready to take your clinical skills where they're needed most? Step into a high-impact role providing behavioral health services inside California’s correctional facilities. With solid weekly pay and a mission-driven focus, these opportunities are as meaningful as they are rewarding.

Featured Locations & Facility Insights, Travel Bucket to California:

Chino, CA
Facility Type: Reception center and general population
Population Served: Inmates across multiple custody levels, including mental health and HIV units
Why Go: A dynamic environment offering diverse clinical experiences in a facility with a rich history.
Corcoran, CA
Facility Type: Substance abuse treatment and general population facility
Population Served: Inmates with co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders
Why Go: Engage in impactful work addressing addiction and recovery in a high-need population.
Ione, CA
Facility Type: Sensitive Needs Yard (SNY) facility
Population Served: Protective custody inmates, including those requiring mental health care
Why Go: Provide specialized behavioral health care for individuals with unique safety and clinical needs.
Represa (Folsom), CA
Facility Type: Iconic correctional institution
Population Served: Inmates with varied psychiatric levels of care
Why Go: Yes, that Folsom. Deeply integrated psych services and strong peer collaboration make this a standout site.
Soledad, CA
Facility Type: Multi-level housing
Population Served: General population and EOP (Enhanced Outpatient Program) units
Why Go: Between sessions, you’ll enjoy sweeping valley views, strong coffee, and the satisfaction of helping those often overlooked by traditional systems.
Stockton, CA
Facility Type: Comprehensive correctional healthcare center
Population Served: Inmates needing long-term medical and psychiatric care
Why Go: Join a team providing multidisciplinary care at one of the state’s most medically complex facilities.
Susanville, CA
Facility Type: High-security housing
Population Served: Level IV inmates with serious mental illness
Why Go: Serve a critical role supporting psychiatric stability and safety in a high-security environment.
Vacaville, CA
Facility Type: Medical facility with psychiatric programs
Population Served: Inmates with chronic mental and physical health needs
Why Go: Ideal for clinicians interested in complex, collaborative care in a highly clinical setting.
Lancaster, CA
Facility Type: Medium to maximum-security facility
Population Served: A diverse population across multiple mental health classifications
Why Go: Tackle meaningful clinical challenges and make a tangible impact on patient outcomes.
Coalinga, CA
Facility Type: General population prison
Population Served: Inmates with access to outpatient mental health services
Why Go: A quieter location offering focused clinical time and an excellent work-life balance.
Delano, CA
Facility Type: Level IV security
Population Served: High-risk inmates with significant behavioral health needs
Why Go: Great for clinicians looking for experience in acute correctional mental health.
Wasco, CA
Facility Type: Reception center
Population Served: Newly arrived inmates undergoing mental health assessments
Why Go: Help shape early interventions with patients at the beginning of their correctional journey.

Why You’ll Love This Role:

Top weekly pay – Because your skillset deserves more than a thank-you
Choice of locations – From NorCal forests to Central Valley plains
Essential mission – Provide care to a population with critical unmet needs
Strong support – Be part of a healthcare team that understands mental health
Flexible contracts – Your schedule, your terms
Dedicated recruiter – That’s me (Pranav), and I’m here for every step

What We’re Looking For: