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Motivated by second
chances and
stronger futures.

Driven by purpose.

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Inspired by people
rewriting their stories.

Driven by purpose.

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Called by those who
need care the most.

Driven by purpose.

You see the person, not just their past.

At California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS), your work will help individuals rebuild their lives and reintegrate into society. It’s a mission that sharpens your focus and energizes your care. And it’s everything you need to practice your passion at the highest level—from collaborative, multidisciplinary teams to comprehensive benefits and real work-life balance.

Join our mental health care team and discover what drives you.

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Who We Are

At CCHCS, we provide mental health services to California’s adult incarcerated population in state-owned and -operated correctional institutions statewide.

Our work through education, treatment, and active participation in rehabilitative and restorative justice programs enhances public safety and changes lives.

Career Areas

Driven by purpose—where Psychiatrists, Psychologists, Therapists, and Recreation Therapists come to make a meaningful impact every day.

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Psychiatrists

Deliver high-impact care with the clinical authority, stability, and growth opportunities to shape better outcomes for patients and communities.

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Psychologists

Make a lasting impact on an underserved population while practicing and tackling complex behavioral challenges.

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Therapists

Lead patients toward meaningful recovery while expanding your expertise in a collaborative environment built for long-term growth.

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Recreation Therapists

Inspire change through innovative therapeutic programming and be recognized as a vital voice in a collaborative care team.

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Benefits

A career at CCHCS includes amazing benefits—from generous paid time off and plenty of retirement savings options to a secure State of California pension.

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    Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage

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    Work-Life Balance with Flexible Schedules

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    No Insurance, Worker's Comp, or Disability Paperwork

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    Potential NHSC Loan Repayment

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    Dedicated Assistance with Visa Sponsorship

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    Employee Referral Bonuses

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F. Mirzad, Psy.D.

At CCHCS, I have the unique opportunity to provide essential mental health care to an underserved population, while working in a collaborative environment that prioritizes patient well-being and professional growth.

Fereshte Mirzad, Psy.D. Senior Psychologist Specialist
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A. Mehta, MD

You come to a correctional setting, that’s where many of the most mentally ill people who need the most help are, and it’s where you can do the most good.

Amar Mehta, M.D. Chief Psychiatrist
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E. Juarez, PH.D.

Working in a correctional setting reinforces for me that change is possible and that hope is never completely lost.

Ericka Juarez, Ph.D. Clinical Psychologist
California Institution for Women

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