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Medical Assistant – Mental Health

CPS HR Consulting (Client Recruitments)
Statewide, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 6/2/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/30/2026
California Correctional Health Care Services

Medical Assistant – Mental Health 
Annual Salary Range: $54,672 – $62,100

Looking for a secure job with opportunity for growth? Join one of our multidisciplinary health care teams and play a crucial role in the delivery of care.

California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) Medical Assistants not only ensure the smooth flow of clinical operations, they’re also ensuring a better future for themselves with salary increases, secure benefits, and opportunities for growth along a well-defined nursing career ladder.

Immediately hiring at the following facilities:
  • RJD (San Diego)
  • HDSP (Susanville) 
  • SVSP (Soledad) 

Recruitment and Retention Bonus: Medical Assistants newly hired with the State of CA are eligible to receive a recruitment and retention bonus of up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service.

Referral Bonus: All CDCR/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.

To excel in this role, you should have:
A valid Medical Assistant certificate from one of the following:
  • American Association of Medical Assistants
  • California Certifying Board for Medical Assistants
  • American Medical Certification Association
  • American Medical Technologists
  • American Medical Certification Association

Additional Benefits of Working for CDCR/CCHCS
Increased salaries are just the beginning – our medical assistants also receive comprehensive State of California benefits, including:
  • State of CA Retirement that Vests in Five Years (visit www.CalPERS.ca.gov for retirement formulas)
  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
  • Work-life Balance with Flexible Schedules
  • Rewarding Work with an Underserved/Underprivileged Population
  • Collaborative, Multidisciplinary Teams
  • Potential NHSC Loan Repayment
  • Wide Variety of Locations

How to Apply: Join one of our multidisciplinary mental health teams and play a crucial role in the delivery of care. Apply now at https://medicalassistant.cacorrectionalhealthcare.com/?utm_source=govtjobs&utm_medium=jobposting

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Salary : $54,672 - $62,100

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