The Castle City
The Community – Ione, CA
Nestled in the heart of California's Gold Country, Ione offers a charming blend of history, natural beauty, and small-town charm. Visitors to Ione can explore its rich heritage by visiting landmarks such as the Preston Castle, a former reform school turned historical site, or the Ione Depot Museum, which showcases artifacts and exhibits detailing the town's railroad history. Outdoor enthusiasts can take advantage of the nearby recreational opportunities, including hiking and picnicking at Camanche Reservoir or fishing along the Mokelumne River. With its quaint downtown area lined with shops, cafes, and local eateries, Ione provides a relaxing retreat for those seeking a taste of rural California life.
Airport Information: Sacramento International Airport
Your best bet getting into Ione would be through the Sacramento International Airport. A short distance of 50 miles to Ione, this airport gains support from Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Airlines, Federal Express, Southwest Airlines, and United Airlines and provides nonstop flights to over 50 different locations across the country. For more information about the airport, check out their website here!
About the Facility – Mule Creek State Prison
Mule Creek State Prison is a state-operated detention facility that houses a diverse population of inmates. It is managed by the CDCR and plays a vital role in maintaining public safety by ensuring that offenders serve their sentences in a secure and controlled environment. The state jail is known for its various security levels, providing a range of housing options for inmates based on their security classification. It consists of several units, each designed to accommodate inmates with different security levels. These levels range from minimum to maximum security, ensuring that each inmate is housed according to their risk level and rehabilitation needs. The various units include general population, administrative segregation, protective housing, and sensitive needs yards.
Facility Address: 4001 Highway 104, Ione, CA 95640
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - RESPONSIBILITIES (listed are included but not limited to)

• The Licensed Clinical Social Worker periodically serves as clinician-of-the-day by being available for on-call during scheduled work days for patient emergencies.
• Conducts initial mental health evaluations including criminal, psychological, and substance abuse case history to assess inmate's current needs and make treatment recommendations in the initial evaluation.
• Conducts clinically sound suicide risk evaluations including clinical review, applying suicide risk assessment protocols, pertinent data/chart reviews, proper documentation, and consultations as needed.
• Meets with mentally ill patient-inmates/youths for crisis intervention, group psychotherapy, face-to-face interviews, etc. May be required to provide clinical, face-to-face interviews at cell fronts in inmate housing units. In some institutions, multi-tiered housing units may require the ability to climb stairs and walk long distances.
• Identifies the relevant signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders in orders to comprehensively assess diagnose and manage the presenting symptoms.
• The Licensed Clinical Social Worker writes clinical reports regarding diagnoses and prognoses and develops treatment plans that reflect the standard of practice.
• Consults on complex cases with supervisor, treatment team members, and with CDCR institutional health care personnel, and other divisions within the department.
• Performs mental status exam (MSE) in face-to-face clinical interviews.
• Examines prior mental health records, institutional chromos, probation reports, court records, and other available documents to assist in the formulation of the patient's diagnosis and aid in the development of the inmate's treatment plans.
• Conducts mental health education and develops additional resources for mentally ill and sex offender patient-inmates/youths.
• Assists patient-inmates/youths in applying for entitlement benefits (SSI), community programs, and services.
• Facilitates patient-inmates/youths' transition between various settings within the institution.
• Performs pre-release functions for releasing patient-inmates/youths, including patient education, while facilitating the transition to county mental health and community mental health treatment programs.
• The Licensed Clinical Social Worker provides relatives/caregivers with information concerning patients in person, by phone, or by correspondence as approved by the supervisor and only after receiving the patient-inmate/wards' signed release of information for that specific individual.
• Gives input and helps to implement new programs for the treatment, training, or rehabilitation of patient-inmates/youths.
• When conditions are suspected, adheres to mandated reporting requirements pertaining to staff members delivering mental health services, such as reported child abuse, elder abuse, danger to self or others; Tarasoff reporting and other confidentiality mandates.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker - REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a Master of Social Work (MSW) degree from an accredited school of social work.
• Must have a full, unrestricted license to practice in the state of California.
• Must have a minimum of one-year continuous months of experience within the last three years, performing services similar in scope to those defined herein. Internships do not count toward the required experience.