Psychiatric Social Worker I – County-Wide Recruitment

Job Type: Location Type: On-site

 

Salary : $97,240.00 – $117,717.60 Annually
Location : Throughout the County of Santa Clara, CA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 25-Y42-A2
Department: County-Wide Recruitment
Opening Date: 06/06/2025
Closing Date: 6/23/2025 11:59 PM Pacific
Bargaining Unit: 01

Description
Under supervision, the Psychiatric Social Worker I (pre-licensed) provides counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services in a counseling center, clinic, or institutional setting.
This is a posting to fill vacant positions that may be filled in the classifications of Marriage and Family Therapist I (associate), Marriage and Family Therapist II (licensed), Psychiatric Social Worker I (associate), or Psychiatric Social Worker II (licensed). Candidates need only to apply to one of these four postings for which they qualify to be considered. Additionally, this posting will create a list that will be used to fill vacancies for the following month. Qualified applicants will remain on the list for one month and will be referred to available vacancies. To be considered for future opportunities, applicants must reapply each month to be placed on the eligible list for the following month.
This open recruitment may be used to fill full-time and/or part-time positions in: Ambulatory Primary Care Behavioral Health, Custody Health Services, and Office of Supportive Housing. Please select all the locations you would like to work in the supplemental questions.
Ambulatory Primary Care Behavioral Health (PCBH) provides on-site, outpatient counseling services to patients receiving their primary medical care at one of Ambulatory’s several Valley Health Center locations. Marriage and Family Therapist II and Psychiatric Social Worker II in this role collaborate with medical doctors, psychologists, and psychiatrists to provide brief, solution-focused care for mild to moderate mental health needs.

Custody Health Services (CHS) provides medical, mental health, and dental services to patients in custody at the 3 County Jail facilities: Main Jail, Elmwood and Juvenile Detention facilities. CHS provides on-site routine and urgent/emergent medical services at both Main Jail and Elmwood adult detention facilities in Santa Clara County. Health care of incarcerated men and women includes care of acute and chronic illness as well as preventative and specialty care. CHS also runs a 39 single-bed acute psychiatric inpatient housing unit at the Main Jail. The services are provided for adult male and female patients requiring acute inpatient stabilization services. Juvenile Custody Health provides integrated medical services to justice-involved youth housed in Juvenile Hall and James Ranch, including comprehensive pediatric medical, mental health, and dental care. Some positions may require working in a locked facility, which requires passing an extensive background check for security clearance.

Office of Supportive Housing (OSH) provides Supportive Services to clients with a history of chronic homelessness and disability. Support Services include intensive case management and a rental subsidy. Clients reside in Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH) developments or rent from private landlords in the community. PSH clients include families, transition-age youth, older adults and individuals. Supportive Services clinical team provides behavioral health support to PSH clients which can include individual, family, and couples therapy services. PSH clinical team provides community-based work by meeting clients at their housing placements or in other locations in the community. Clinicians collaborate with the PSH case managers to support clients. PSH clinicians can also collaborate with the Valley Homeless Healthcare Program (VHHP) to access psychology, psychiatry, and other specialty medicine disciplines.

Some positions may require credentialing prior to appointment. If you have not previously completed a CAQH (Council for Affordable Quality Healthcare) application, it is recommended that you start one at the same time you submit your application for this recruitment. To start your CAQH application, visit .

Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
CANDIDATES HIRED MAY BE ELIGIBLE TO RECEIVE A SIGN-ON BONUS OF UP TO $5,000.A new hire or a regular coded full-time or part-time employee who is hired into, transfers, or promotes in the Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychiatric Social Worker classifications may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $5,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time).

In addition to sign-on bonus, this classification is scheduled to receive salary range increases on the following dates:
Effective June 23, 2025 – 4.00% increase
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Santa Clara Valley Healthcare (SCVH) is the second largest public health care system in California and includes three acute care hospitals, 14 clinics and 60+ specialty and sub-specialty services. Our mission is to provide high-quality, accessible healthcare and excellent service to everyone in Santa Clara County.

Santa Clara Valley Medical Center – SCVMC is a full-service tertiary acute care teaching hospital with 699 licensed beds providing a wide range of specialized services, including Rehabilitation, Burn, Trauma, and NICU. SCVMC was ranked by U.S. News and World Report as #6 Rehabilitation Hospital in the nation and #1 in the West and designated as a 2024 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care, Heart Failure, Stroke, Hip Fracture, and Pneumonia.

O’Connor Hospital – O’Connor Hospital (OCH) is a 358 licensed bed acute care facility offering a full range of inpatient and outpatient medical, surgical and specialty programs to residents of Santa Clara County. It was founded in 1889 as one of the first hospitals in the county. OCH has grown significantly over the past five years in both its inpatient volume and its Emergency Department visits. Along with these volume increases other ancillary and clinical departments like imaging, lab, pharmacy, and respiratory have seen growth as well.

St. Louise Regional Hospital – Since 1989, St. Louise Regional Hospital (SLRH) has been caring for the residents in Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, offering a wide range of inpatient and outpatient medical specialties. SLRH has 93 beds, is a Designated Primary Stroke Center, and is the only acute care hospital in the area. Located in Gilroy, SLRH maintains a CALSTAR 2 emergency helicopter base on the premises.

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Typical Tasks
The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.

• Performs counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services with patients or clients and their families;

• Participates in the evaluation of problems presented and in the development of treatment plans;

• May participate in a group therapy program;

• Prepares social case histories with particular emphasis upon psycho-social factors affecting the patient or client;

• Cooperates with staff and other community agencies in carrying out treatment plans;

• Participates in psychotherapy and case management programs with psychiatric treatment teams;

• Interprets and explains social and emotional factors pertaining to illness to clients, relatives, and community groups, and may conduct educational sessions and training events, as appropriate;

• Evaluates new techniques for dealing with emotional and environmental problems;

• Refers patients or clients to appropriate community agencies;

• May be assigned as a Disaster Service Worker (DSW), as required*;

• Performs other related duties, as required.

Employment Standards
Sufficient education, training, and experience to demonstrate the ability to perform the above tasks, plus the possession and direct application of the following knowledge and abilities:
Training and Experience Note: The required knowledge and abilities are attained through possession of a Master’s Degree that qualifies for licensure as described in the Special Requirements.
Special Requirements

• Possess and maintain current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, for the duration of employment in this classification.

• Incumbents in this class must comply with California licensure requirements as outlined by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences.

• Some positions may require provider credentialing prior to appointment.

• Ability to travel to alternate locations in the course of work. If driving, possession of a valid California driver’s license prior to appointment and the ability to qualify for and maintain a County driver authorization.

• *As a condition of employment, pursuant to California Government Code Sections 3100-3109 and Local Ordinance, all County of Santa Clara employees are designated Disaster Service Workers (DSWs), including extra help. A DSW is required to complete all assigned DSW-related training, and in the event of an emergency, return to work as ordered.

Knowledge of:

• Principles of psychiatric social work and psychotherapy;

• Counseling, case management, and other techniques of psychiatric social work;

• Social aspects of behavioral health and emotional disturbances;

• Theory and practice of community behavioral health and substance use interventions;

• Community agencies and community resources serving the mentally ill and those with substance use disorders;

• Physical and mental illnesses and their impact on personality;

• English usage, style, grammar, punctuation, and spelling;

• Common computer systems and applications.

Ability to:

• Effectively apply psychiatric social work theory and case management skills, and psychotherapeutic interventions;

• Conduct differential diagnosis;

• Secure and record accurate and pertinent social and personal data;

• Effectively use psychiatric consultation;

• Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with people of diverse backgrounds and cultures;

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, at all levels, including colleagues, the public, and representatives of other agencies.

The County offers comprehensive first-class medical, dental, and vision benefits plans for County employees and their dependents, including plans with no deductibles, no co-pays, no co-insurance, and no prescription drug co-pays. Learn more

The County also offers generous paid time off with significant vacation, sick time, and 13 paid County holidays annually! Details are included in the with the bargaining unit applicable to the job classification.

In addition to the amazing perks above, the County also offers the additional benefits below.

Retirement Benefits
The County offers robust retirement plans including a (similar to the private sector’s 401(k) plan) and the In addition to lifetime retirement income available through the CalPERS pension plan, the 457(b) Deferred Compensation plan provides a great way to save for retirement and supplement the defined benefit pension available to employees. These plans help our employees build a plan for their future and contribute to their family’s long-term financial well-being.

Health Flexible Spending Account
The empowers employees to manage healthcare expenses efficiently with tax-free contributions (up to $3,200 for the 2024 calendar year). Secure tax-free solutions for your healthcare expenses and enjoy the flexibility to manage your healthcare finances effectively with the HFSA.

Dependent Care Assistance Program (DCAP)
The enables employees to utilize tax-free funds for dependent care services, facilitating a convenient and cost-effective approach for managing your dependent care expenses. The County also offers the , an employer-funded DCAP, for employees with annual income under $120,000.

Life and AD&D
The County offers life and disability benefits including , Insurance, These benefits ensure financial security and income support when you and your family need it most.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
The County prioritizes employee mental health and well-being and offers a top-tier through Concern providing confidential counseling sessions covering stress, anxiety, relationships, grief, as well as financial/legal services, personal coaching, child and elder care referrals, and comprehensive crisis support.

Employee Wellness
The offers free wellness programing, fitness classes and resources; including Elevate My Wellness an all-in-one platform designed to elevate your well-being journey.

Education Reimbursement
A generous program is available, including Education Reimbursement for employees seeking additional training and professional development.

NOTE: Benefit and Retirement information may vary from bargaining unit to bargaining unit. Due to changes in State Law, current pension provisions described in the union contracts are not automatically applied. Specific pension benefits for new hires who start on or after January 1, 2013 may be different than indicated in the union contracts.

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(REQUIRED) Please answer the following questions. Completion of the following supplemental questions is REQUIRED and is an integral part of the evaluation process. Initially, it will be used to determine minimum qualifications. For those applicants meeting the employment standards, this information will be critical in the subsequent competitive assessment to identify those candidates to be invited to continue in the examination process. Your responses to the questions may also be reviewed and scored in a Competitive Rating evaluation process based on pre-determined rating criteria. Your answers should be as complete as possible, as no additional information will be accepted from applicants once the Competitive Rating evaluation has begun. A response of “see resume” or “see application” will deem your application incomplete. Include a detailed description of your work experience in the following format for EACH employer referenced, in each answer:
a) Employer name(s)
b) Job title(s)
c) Start/end dates of employment
d) Total hours worked per week
e) Description of task(s) performedDo you understand the requirement to provide complete answers in order to determine relevant experience for each area in question?

• Yes
• No

02

Have you previously received a sign-on bonus from the County?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have a Master’s degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a in a closely related field that qualifies for licensure?

• Yes
• No

04

If you have a Master’s Degree in a closely related field, please indicate what field below. If none, please indicate “N/A.”
05

Are you currently registered with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)?

• Yes
• No

06

Please indicate your current ACSW or APCC license number with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences. If none, please indicate “N/A.”
07

Please describe your clinical working experience as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or an Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC).
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate “N/A.”
08

How many years of clinical experience do you possess working as a Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW) or a Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC)?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

09

Please select any of the current, valid Behavioral Health certification(s) below that you possess.

• Certification to supervise interns
• Licensed Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (LAADC)
• Certified Advanced Alcohol and Drug Counselor (CAADC)
• None of the above

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If you selected any of the certifications in the above question, please provide the agency(s), the month/year(s) and the locations where you obtained them. If none, please indicate “N/A.”
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Please select all the areas that you have one or more years of clinical experience.

• Adult
• Outpatient
• Drug and Alcohol
• Social Services
• Court Services
• Juvenile Justice
• Children
• Inpatient
• Crisis
• School
• Grief or Hospice
• Probation
• Residential Treatment
• Disaster Relief
• Conservatorship
• Family
• Custody Services
• Unhoused Population
• Community Based Services
• Supportive Housing Programs
• Intimate Partner Violence
• None of the above

12

Please complete this survey carefully. Your responses will determine whether or not you will be referred for a specific position (i.e., geographical location). Please place a mark next to the location(s) in which you would be willing to work.

• Custody Health Services
• Office of Supportive Housing
• Ambulatory Care Clinics
• Valley Homeless Healthcare Program
• Hospital System – Valley Medical Center
• Hospital System – O’Connor
• Hospital System – Saint Louse Regional
• Hospital System – De Paul Medical Center
• Hospital System – Regional Medical Center

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Select your experience with treatment and counseling in any of the follow areas:

• Client-centered Group and Individual Counseling
• Family Systems
• Crisis Intervention
• Relapse Prevention
• Rational Emotive Therapy
• Adjunct Support Group
• Roleplaying
• Psychodrama
• Transactional Analysis
• Behavior Modification
• Gestalt Psychology
• Recreational Therapy
• None of the above

14

Please describe in detail your experience working with these modalities.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate “N/A.”
15

Do you have experience providing solution-focused interventions to patients with mild to moderate mental health needs?

• None
• Less than one year
• One to less than two years
• Two to less than three years
• Three to less than four years
• Four to less than five years
• Five or more years

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Please describe your working experience providing solution-based interventions to patients with mild to moderate mental health needs.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate “N/A.”
17

Do you have experience working with clients who have been involved with the criminal justice system?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your work experience with clients who have been involved with the criminal justice system.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate “N/A.”
19

Do you have experience working with probation and/or parole individuals who have abused alcohol or drugs?

• Yes
• No

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Please describe your work experience with probation and/or parole individuals who have abused alcohol or drugs.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate “N/A.”
21

Do you have treatment and counseling experience with dual diagnosed clients?

• Yes
• No

22

Please describe your work experience with dual diagnosed clients.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate “N/A.”
23

Do you have experience working with adolescents and young adults?

• Yes
• No

24

Please describe your work experience with adolescents and young adults.
In your response, include the name of employer(s), job title(s), dates of employment, number of hours worked per week, and job duties. If none, please indicate “N/A.”
25

Did you receive psychotherapy training (such as cognitive behavioral therapy) in your Master’s Program?

• Yes
• No

26

Did you receive supervised clinical training in your Master’s Program?

• Yes
• No

27

Select the language(s) that you are fluent in: (check all that apply)

• Arabic
• Armenian
• Cambodian
• Cantonese
• Farsi
• German
• Hindi
• Japanese
• Khmer
• Korean
• Mandarin
• Oromo
• Pakistani Urdu
• Russian
• Spanish
• Tagalog
• Taiwanese
• Vietnamese
• Other
• None of the Above

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CERTIFICATION
Do you certify that all of the statements made on this form are true, complete and correct to the best of your knowledge and belief and are made in good faith? Do you understand that you may be expected to substantiate these self-ratings if invited to interview for this position?

• Yes
• No

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How did you find out about this job?

• Contacted by County Recruiter
• Contacted by a Recruitment Firm
• County Employee Referral
• County of Santa Clara Career Website
• County of Santa Clara Job Interests Email Notification
• Facebook
• Instagram
• LinkedIn
• Indeed
• Virtual Job Fair
• In Person Job Fair
• In-Person Networking Professional Event
• Virtual Networking Event
• Community Event
• Glassdoor
• Governmentjobs.com
• Professional Association
• Search Engine (Google, Bing, online search, etc.)
• Hospital Website: SCVMC, O’Connor Hospital, St. Louise Regional Hospital Website
• Handshake
• Student Career Center
• County Text Message
• County Career Newsletter
• Other (Specify in the next question)

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If you selected “other” in the question above, please specify. If not applicable, please put N/A
Required Question