Medical Assistant - Mental Health

Position Overview

Medical Assistant (Mental Health) with an Annual Salary Range: $54,672–$62,100. Looking for a secure job with opportunity for growth? Join one of our multidisciplinary health care teams at California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation (CDCR)/California Correctional Health Care Services (CCHCS) and play a crucial role in ensuring a better future for yourself through salary increases, secure benefits, and a well-defined nursing career ladder.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the smooth flow of clinical operations in a mental health environment.
• Support the multidisciplinary team in delivering quality patient care.
• Maintain high standards for documentation and safety protocols.

Required Qualifications

• 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

Benefits & Perks

• Annual Salary: $54,672–$62,100
• Recruitment and Retention Bonus: Up to $15,000 within the first 12 months of service.
• Referral Bonus: $5,000 per successfully referred mental health clinician.
• Access to comprehensive State of California benefits including:
• State of CA Retirement (Vests in Five Years – see www.CalPERS.ca.gov for details)
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
• Work-life Balance with flexible schedules
• Potential NHSC Loan Repayment
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary teams
• Wide variety of locations
• Rewarding work with an underserved population

About the Company

California Correctional Health Care Services