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Description San Mateo County Health is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Correctional Health Psychiatric Social Worker/ Marriage & Family Therapist I/II-Extra Help. There arecurrently multiple extra help vacanciesin Correctional Health Services. These positions work in the Maguire CorrectionalFacility and the Maple Street Correctional Center, both located inRedwood City. Positions include weekend and evening shifts. These PSW/MFT positionsprovide clinical mental healthservices and substance abuse services toinmates with mental illness, serious mental illness,chemical dependencyor co-occurring disorders;provide case management services; provide discharge planning;interviews inmate patients toassess mental healthneeds and formulates treatment plans; exercise good judgment and tact when interacting with inmate patients and other service providers; relate and communicate effectively with inmate patients and others from the diverse multi-cultural community served; function as a team member in a multi-disciplinary work setting; work independently and as a team member; and collaborate with Sheriff's Office staff to manage inmate patients' daily activities. Will work with various professionals involved with the court system, including probation officers, attorneys, case managers and other treatment providers, and develop treatment plans for seriously mentally ill inmates. Some positions require weekend and evening hours. The ideal candidates will have: A license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist; Experience working in a correctional facility; Experience providing case management services for an inmate population; Demonstrated ability inproviding clinical mental health services to an adult population with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders of seriousmental illness and chemical dependency; and Working with a diverse multi-disciplinary team and inmate population. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. SALARY : PSW/MFT I: $33.27 - $41.59/hour PSW/MFT II: $37.32 - $46.65/hour NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis.Some extra help positions are eligible for benefitsundertheAffordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Qualifications Security Clearance : This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Licensure/Certification: PSW I - current California registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW). MFT I - current California registration as an Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMF). PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). Application/Examination If you are interested in being considered for an extra help position the following must be submitted via e-mail : Copy of valid Registration or License issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Responses to supplemental questions Resume Please include the words "Correctional Health Psychiatric Social Worker/ Marriage & Family Therapist-Extra Help Position" in the subject line of email submission. All submitted materials must be in a Word or PDF format . Please submit theabove listedmaterials via email to: Tung Tran, Supervising Mental Health Clinician ttran@smcgov.org Submit responses to these Supplemental Questions: Describe your experience working with seriously mentally ill adult patients, including assessment, counseling and/or therapy services. Specifically cite any experience working with inmates in a correctional facility. Describe your experience providing case management services working with seriously mentally ill adult clients. Specifically cite any experience working with inmates in a correctional facility. Describe your experience working with adult clients with the co-occurring disorders of mental illness and chemical dependency. Include a description of your efforts to encourage recovery services for them. Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Application materials will be accepted until positions are filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. NOTE: Application materials areonly accepted via e-mail. Materials sent via regular mail and/or fax will not be accepted. Submittals that do not include all required elements ( Copy of valid registration or license issued by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences, responses to supplemental questions andresume) will not be considered. The County of San Mateo is a diverse, inclusive workplace, where employees are valued and respected for their different perspectives, experiences, backgrounds, and contributions. We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on September 10, 2018to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The San Mateo County Health System's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division is seekingqualified individuals for theposition of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage &Family Therapist I/II - Bilingual Spanish Required- Canyon Oaks Youth Center . Psychiatric Social Workers/Marriage and Family Therapists, under general supervision, provide specialized psychiatric casework counseling and therapy services to either children and adolescents or seriously mentally ill adults in community or inpatient settings; provide individual and group therapeutic counseling and case management services to clients having basic and/or severe emotional, family, and/or social adjustment problems; andmay supervise graduate interns. The current vacancy is full-time at the Canyon Oaks Youth Center (COYC) located at 400 Edmonds Road, Redwood City, CA, 94062. This Clinician will befocused on recovery for adolescent clients with co-occurring issues of mental illness and substance use disorder;will provide assessment andindividual therapy, as needed; complete required Countydocumentation, in compliance with Medi-Cal and/or Special Education requirements; plan, create, and implement co-occurring/psycho-education groupsfor the youth; provide mental health consultation to the Residential Counselors who are working with the residents within the milieu, and to the teachers working with the residents inthe on-site school;occasionally transport clients to various destinations on, such as field trips and off-site appointments; provide basiccare and supervision to clients, as needed on an emergent basis, when called upon; and participate, on occasion,as a team memberin the physical containment of self-harming and/or assaultive clients, as the situation demands. Theposition is flexibly scheduledwithin a 40-hour work week, Monday through Friday as the expectation is that incumbent willaccommodate the needs of client families and therefore conduct sessions outside of business hours one to twoevenings per week. The ideal candidate for the Canyon Oaks Youth Center Therapist position willhave direct experience working as a therapist in an adolescent residential treatment setting; extensive experience with co-occurringdisorders of mental illness and substance use; andexperience working with a variety of interagency partners and is successful at fostering collaborative relationships with our referral agencies and adjunctive service providers so that the mutual needs of the client and interagency partners are met in all aspects of service planning and provision. Additionally, will haveflexibility andability to beresponsive to the scheduling needs of our client families;the ability to tolerate and managethe stress of working with clients who are at timesphysically threatening and verbally abusive, while maintaining atherapeutic stance with the client;strong written and verbal communication skills; experience and enjoyment inworking within a large and diverse multi-disciplinary team requiring a high-level of communication and coordination withfellow staff members. Due to the nature of our clients' presenting problems and the needs of our various interagency partners, a Canyon Oaks Therapist must be comfortable with "expecting the unexpected" and readily shifting priorities as the situation calls for. IMPORTANT: (COYC) is a Short Term Residential Therapeutic Program and by law, requires employees to obtain and maintain security clearance and be bondable.Any prior criminal conviction since your 18th birthday (excluding marijuana-related offenses that are older than two years as listed in the California Labor Code 432.8) will result in a denial of your security clearance by the Community Care Licensing agency.While in some circumstances an employer may obtain a waiver of conviction from the licensing agency, Behavioral Health has a policy against obtaining such waivers/exemptions for perspective employees.In addition, Behavioral Health will not accept such waivers/exemptions obtained from the licensing agency by applicants in any other manner. Community Care Licensing also requires providers working in this facility to maintain 40 hours of annual training related to the field, most of which are provided by the facility. Clinicians will also need to be trained in Professional Assault Crisis Training model (Pro-Act) upon hire. Psychiatric Social Worker I is the trainee level class in this series. Initially under immediate supervision, incumbents perform routine duties while working to achieve their State licensure. This class is flexibly staffed with Psychiatric Social Worker II and incumbents are expected to advance to the higher level after gaining experience, demonstrating the required proficiency and acquiring the necessary State licensure. Psychiatric Social Worker II is the journey level class in this series. Under general supervision, incumbents provide specialized psychiatric casework counseling and therapy services to children and adolescents or seriously mentally ill adults in community or inpatient settings. Employees are expected to exercise independent judgment based on their professional training and provide direction and assistance to PSWs I and graduate interns. SALARY: PSW/MFT I: $33.27 - $41.59 Hourly $2,661.60 - $3,327.20 Biweekly $5,766.80 - $7,208.93 Monthly $69,201.60 - $86,507.20 Annually PSW/MFT II: $37.32 - $46.65 Hourly $2,985.60 - $3,732.00 Biweekly $6,468.80 - $8,086.00 Monthly $77,625.60 - $97,032.00 Annually NOTE :The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies.. Examples Of Duties Conduct home visits. Perform initial diagnostic evaluation noting behavioral symptoms which may indicate organic and/or mental disorders in children and in interpersonal/ family dysfunctions related to child and adult patients/clients. Determine and develop appropriate treatment plans for all clients in the caseload. Conduct individual, group and family counseling/therapy sessions for clients toward the goal of achieving more adequate, satisfying and productive adjustments in the community and provide case management services as appropriate. Participate in developing individual and group treatment plans utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic, psychosocial and psycho educational modalities. Make client referrals and plan discharge procedures. Assess progress of clients on a selected basis and propose modifications to rehabilitation plans in order to meet goals agreed upon by the clients/patients. Prepare and maintain psychosocial case histories for use in diagnostic evaluations and of patient progress. Supervise graduate interns. Provide outreach counseling and refer clients to appropriate mental health program service resources. Collect and evaluate medical or psychosocial data such as case histories, behavior patterns and family relationships of patients/clients. Analyze factors which exert an adverse effect upon health problems, treatment, or recovery, or which may contribute to or are responsible for mental illness or affect the potential for rehabilitation. Conduct treatment groups in schools and other community settings with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children toward the goal of achieving higher functioning in interpersonal relationships and learning. Work as a psychiatric team member with other treatment disciplines. Provide consultation and education services. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Security Clearance: Must be able to obtain and maintain security clearance. Licensure/Certification: Psychiatric Social Worker I: Registration with the Board of Behavioral Examiners as an intern. An individual hired in this classification must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker issued by the State of California within three years of appointment. Psychiatric Social Worker II: Current California license as a Clinical Social Worker. MFT I : Registration with the Board of Behavioral Examiners as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern. An individual hired in this classification must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. MFT II : California license as Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a closely related field. Knowledge of: Current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious mental illness. Individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or children. Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology. Personality development from infancy through adulthood. Human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources. Skill/Ability to: Provide treatment to adults, children or adolescents with various mental disabilities ranging from serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse. Set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment. Evaluate the degree of mental disability or emotional distress of patients/clients. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations. Work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination will consist of an interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or a screening committee may select those applicants whose education and/or experience appear to best meet the needs of the position based solely on the information provided in the application materials. Because of this screening process, all applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination . All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. ~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: Continuous Application Screening: TBD Panel/Department Interviews: TBD IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.? At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Analyst: Carolyn Burns(082818) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II & Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G040, G035, G121, G120) Keywords:social worker, youth services, behavioral health, residential treatment, crisis residential.

Description Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on December 3, 2018 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The County of San Mateo Health System is seeking qualified individuals for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist I/II-Correctional Health. There is currently one regular vacancy in Correctional Health Services. The position works in the Maguire CorrectionalFacility and the Maple Street Correctional Center, both located inRedwood City. Position includes weekend and evening shifts. These clinician'sprimary responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following: Provide clinical mental healthservices toinmates with serious mental illness and co-occurring disorders Work closely with the Behavioral Health Pod Team and to assist with placement into and with the transition out of the Behavioral Health Pod while in-custody Work closely with community behavioral health services, parole, probation, parole and the courts to assess inmates and assist with placement into wrap around services in the community Assess mental healthneeds and formulate treatment plans Triage and provide crises intervention Facilitate psycho-education/psychotherapeutic groups with an emphasis on teaching emotional regulation skills and communication Provide clinical case management and referrals to treatment programs and community-based services when appropriate Exercise good judgment and tact when interacting with inmate patients and other service providers Relate and communicate effectively with inmate patients and others from the diverse multi-cultural community served Function as a team member in a multi-disciplinary work setting Work independently Collaborate with Sheriff's Office staff to manage inmate patients' daily activities Work with various professionals involved with the court system, including probation officers, attorneys, case managers and other treatment providers, and develop treatment plans for seriously mentally ill inmates Report to and receive clinical supervision from a clinical supervisor The ideal candidate will have: A license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist; Experience working in a correctional facility; Experience providing case management services for an inmate population; Demonstrated ability inproviding clinical mental health services to an adult population with serious mental illness or co-occurring disorders of seriousmental illness and substance use disorder; and Working with a diverse multi-disciplinary team and inmate population. Fluency in Spanish is preferred but not required. SALARY: PSW/MFT I: $5,767 - $7,209/month PSW/MFT II: $6,469 - $8,086/month NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. Qualifications Licensure/Certification: PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. PSW II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Security Clearance : This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a closely related field. Knowledge of : Current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with emotional disturbance or serious mental illness; individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to children or adults; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; personality development from infancy through adulthood; human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources. Skill/Ability to : Provide treatment to children, adolescents or adults with various mental health disabilities ranging from emotional disturbance or serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse; set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment; evaluate the degree of mental disability or emotional distress of patients/clients; provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations; work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team; and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Application/Examination Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. Responses to the supplemental questions must be submitted in addition toour regular employment application form. A resume will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: Continuous County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Yvonne Alvidrez (111618) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G035/G040/G120/G121)

Description The County of San Mateo Health System's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division is seeking a well-qualified individual for theposition of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage and Family Therapist I/II-Child Welfare MH-Spanish Speaking Required . Psychiatric Social Workers/Marriage and Family Therapists, under general supervision, provide specialized psychiatric casework counseling and therapy services to either children and adolescents; provide individual and group therapeutic counseling and case management services to clients having basic and/or severe emotional, family, and/or social adjustment problems; andmay supervise graduate interns. Thecurrentvacancy is unclassified and works in theBehavioral Healthand Recovery Services Division'sChild Welfare Mental Health Unit. The Clinicianwill drive to schools, community agencies, shelters and homes as needed to provide services and/or to attend meetings. ThisClinician's primary duties will include providing mental health assessments; conducting brief crisis/stabilization treatment for children 6-18 years of age and their families who have been referred by Children and Family Services (CFS); providing case management services to children in the shelter care foster system; working with clients who have court ordered or voluntary cases with Children and Family Services; working collaboratively with shelter care foster parents, parents/caretakers, and social workers; providing court reports; testifying in court cases as needed; andproviding services that meet cultural and language needs of theyouthand families being served. This position will provide trauma informed child abuse treatment and work closely with the foster care system, as well as families at-risk of being involved in the foster care system.This is a field-based position, individual, family, and/or group therapy may be provided atshelter foster care, home site, school site, clinic and/orcommunity based organization. The ideal candidate will possess: Experience deliveringbehavioral health services to emotionally disturbed children. Solid clinical treatment, assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills working with a youth population Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis managementas well as trauma informed child abuse treatment and otherevidence-based practices; Experience working with youth with complex issues involvingbehavioral health and substance use; Experience conducting individual, group and family therapy; Solid documentation skills: progress notes, assessments, client care plans, etc.; Demonstrated ability workingwith a broad range of clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and an ability to provide bilingual andculturally appropriate and proficient services. Experience providing field-based services. Collaboration and coordination of services with other providers. Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with children/adolescents, their families, co-workers, other professionals, collaborative partners and the public. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. SALARY: PSW/MFT I: $5,599 - $6,999/month PSW/MFT II: $6,280 - $7,850/month NOTE: The current vacancy is an unclassified position. Unclassified positions are at-willand render services on a temporary basis for a specified project.Benefits are equal to classified employees in the same job classification, but are not covered by Civil Service Rules. However, the eligible listgenerated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified,and regular classifiedvacancies. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Perform initial comprehensive assessments including diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, behavioral symptoms, level of care needs, family history, and other information necessary to determine treatment needs. Work collaboratively with client or family to develop appropriate treatment plans for and modify plans on an annual basis. Conduct home or school visits. Provide individual, group and family counseling/therapy sessions, clinical case management, and outreach services for clients toward the fulfillment of their treatment goals and wellness and recovery. Participate in developing individual and group treatment plans utilizing a variety of psychotherapeutic, psychosocial and psycho educational modalities. Provide linkage and referral to other county and community services. Coordinate client transitions into services and discharges from treatment. Complete progress notes for all services provided in client's electronic medical record according to established documentation timeline. Supervise graduate interns. Collect and evaluate medical or psychosocial data such as case histories, behavior patterns and family relationships of patients/clients. Analyze factors which exert an adverse effect upon health problems, treatment, or recovery, or which may contribute to or are responsible for mental illness or affect the potential for rehabilitation. Conduct treatment groups in schools and other community settings with emotionally and behaviorally disturbed children toward the goal of achieving higher functioning in interpersonal relationships and learning. Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Provide consultation and education services. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Language Requirement : The ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish. Licensure/Certification: PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California Registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a closely related field. Knowledge of : Current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious mental illness and substance abuse issues; individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or children; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; personality development from infancy through adulthood; and human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources. Skill/Ability to : Provide treatment tochildren or adolescents with various mental disabilities ranging from serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse; set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment; evaluate the degree of mental disability or emotional distress of patients/clients; provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations; work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team and communicate effectively orally and in writing. Application/Examination Anyone may apply . A supplemental application form must be submitted in addition to our regular employment application form. Resume or CV will not be accepted as a substitute for the required employment application and supplemental questionnaire. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' applications and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: CONTINUOUS Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Carolyn Burns (011217) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G035/G040/G120/G121) Keywords: Social Worker,Behavioral Health,LCSW, ASW, MFTI, MFT, Therapist, Spanish speaking, Counselor, Clinician, Mental Health, Health System

Description The County of San Mateo Health System's Behavioral Health & Recovery Services Division isseeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist-Partners for Safe & Healthy Children Program-Spanish Speaking Preferred- Extra Help. Psychiatric Social Workers/Marriage & Family Therapists, under general supervision, provide specialized psychiatric casework counseling and therapy services to either children and adolescents or seriously mentally ill adults in the community or inpatient settings; provide individual and group therapeutic counseling and case management services to clients having basic and/or severe emotional, family, and/or social adjustment problems; and may supervise graduate interns. Partners for Safe and Healthy Children Program Clinicians will work with infants and young children 0-5 years of age; conduct infant assessments using the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood: Revised Edition; conduct child, and adult assessments; provide treatment in various modalities such as dyad, individual play, individual and group therapies. These clinicians will provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children 0-5 years of age and their caregivers who have been referred from Children and Family Services; will work with children 0-5 years of age whose families have issues with alcohol and other drugs (AOD); will provide court reports; and testify in court cases as needed. Treatment is provided by home visits as well as clinic based visits. The clinician will have working relationships with Child Protective Services (CPS) Social Worker, Foster Parents, and family members. The ideal candidate will have experience: Working withinfants and young children 0-5 years of age Providing Infant Parent Psychotherapy Working with families involved with CPS Working with families that have alcohol and other drug issues Home visiting experience Working with a culturally diverse client population Using their bilingualSpanish speaking skillsproviding services (if Spanish speaking) The current vacancy is for Full-Time Extra-Help in the Prenatal to Three Unit's Partners for Safe and Healthy Children Program. The position is located/based in San Mateo but requires travel throughout San Mateo County to conduct home visits, provide services, for court and to attend meetings. SALARY: PSW/MFT I: $5,598.67 - $6,999.20/month PSW/MFT II: $6,279.87 - $7,850.27/month NOTE: This is an extra-help, at-will assignment, paid on an hourly basis.Some extra help positions are eligible for benefitsundertheAffordable Care Act. Extra help employees are not guaranteed permanent status at the end of the assignment. Qualifications Language Requirement :Ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both English andSpanish. Licensure/Certification: PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California Registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a closely related field. Knowledge of: Current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious mental illness; individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or children; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; personality development from infancy through adulthood; and human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources. Skill/Ability to: Provide treatment to adults, children or adolescents with various mental disabilities ranging from serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse; set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment; evaluate the degree of mental disability or emotional distress of patients/clients; communicate effectively orally and in writing; provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations; and work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Application/Examination If you are interested in being considered forthis extra help position, the following materials must be electronically submitted in a Word or PDF format. Cover letter Resumé Responses to these supplemental questions: 1. This position requires current California registration as either an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) or Intern-Marriage and Family Therapist (IMF); or current California license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) or Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Please indicate which of the following applies: Registration as an Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW) Registration as an Intern-Marriage and Family Therapist (IMF) Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT) None of the above - I DO NOT meet this requirement 2. Provide your registration/license number and expiration date. NOTE : Please be prepared to bring a copy of your current registration/license to the interview. 3. Describe any experience you have working with infants and children 0-5 years of age. Include assessment, diagnosis, treatment plans, case management, and counseling and/or therapy services you provided. In addition, include any specific infant mental health training you have received. Include your role and the services you provided. Be specific. 4. Describe any experience you have working with children 0-5 years of age and their parents involved with Child Protective Services. Include your role and the services you provided. Be specific. 5 . Describe any experience you have working with children 0-5 years of age whose families have issues with alcohol and other drugs (AOD). Include your role and the services you provided. Be specific. 6. Describe any experience you haveconducting home visits working with children 0-5 years of age and their parents/caregivers. Include your role and the services you provided. Be specific. 7.Fluency in Spanish and English is "preferred." Are you fluent in both Spanish and English? (A "No" answer will NOT disqualify you from this recruitment.) Yes or No Please include the words "Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist-Partners for Safe & Healthy Children Program- Extra Help (Open)" in the subject line of email submission. Please submit the required materials electronically via email to: Hedwig De Ocampo, Mental Health Program Specialist, BHRS HDeOcampo@smcgov.org Application materials will be reviewed as they are received and well-qualified candidates will be contacted for an interview. Apply immediately. Resumes will be accepted until position is filled. This posting is open on a continuous basis and selection may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Introduction Applications in this recruitment are screened on a weekly basis. This recruitment may be used to fill both open and promotional vacancies in various County departments as they arise, subject to specific position requirements. Assignments are in the following services areas within Adult System of Care, Children's System of Care and Public Health divisions:  Child Welfare Services Mental Health Substance Use Disorders Homeless Services Employment Older Adult Services Public Health Whole Person Care (physical, behavioral health and social services) Emergency After-Hours/Child Protective Services Response Co-Occurring Diagnosis Criminogenic/Forensic Perinatal Wraparound (Children Services) Adoption/Permanency *Temporary/Extra Help assignments are limited to working 28 hours per week with a cap of 999 hours or 960 hours for CalPERS retired annuitants in a fiscal year and are not eligible for benefits. Extra-help appointments made from this eligible list may transition to permanent status, should vacancies arise. Upon successful completion of a foreign language proficiency exam, an additional 5% Bilingual Pay will be paid to employees who use a second language on a regular basis in the normal course of business.  Click  here for more information on Spanish bilingual opportunities. POSITION INFORMATION Placer County Health and Human Services is currently recruiting for permanent and extra-help/temporary* positions in the classification Client Services Practitioner II (Master Degree Social Worker/Clinician) for case management assignments in the Adult System of Care, Children's System of Care and Public Health divisions.  Your application materials and assignment preference(s) may be used by the hiring authority in selecting candidates for interview. Client Services Practitioners perform a broad spectrum of duties ranging from providing direct services/case management support to those faced with difficult situations, emotional stresses, or significant change in their lives to clinically diagnosing emotional, behavioral or mental health disorders in individuals. Not only do Client Services Practitioners assist individuals to cope with the situation at hand, they advocate for them and seek out valuable resources and other means of support for the affected person(s).  DEFINITION To provide responsible and professional social services and/or clinical treatment of an advanced nature to a variety of clients with identified needs including clients with mental health concerns, diagnosed mentally ill clients, substance abusers and/or clients who are homeless; to provide counseling to individuals and groups; to perform crisis intervention as appropriate; to participate in the development and implementation of various treatment and outreach services; to investigate, supervise and to place minors in need of protective services; to provide outreach engagement; to develop, coordinate and monitor community-based programs; and to function as an integral and supportive member of assigned departmental and multi-disciplinary team(s). DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This is the full journey level class within the Client Services Practitioner series.  This class is distinguished from the Client Services Practitioner I by the assignment of the full range of duties.  Employees at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies within the work unit.  Positions in this class are flexibly staffed and are normally filled by advancement from the entry level. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives direction from a program supervisor or other designated management position. May exercise technical and functional supervision over clerical, technical, para-professional and/or other professional staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Develop and administer long or short term treatment plans requiring comprehensive professional knowledge with the goal of improving or restoring individual or family functioning; may include clinical treatments and may determine appropriate method of treatment intervention including program modification. Participate in and/or conduct comprehensive individual and family psychosocial assessments for problem identification and diagnosis; determine acuity of need and recommend appropriate program placement; provide crisis counseling to include authorization for 72-hour emergency in-patient admission as necessary. Prepare and present clinical and/or case management documentation for review by multi-disciplinary team; provide on-going consultation and systematic support for the team in its implementation of treatment programs and individual treatment plans and/or case management. Investigate, intervene and provide a variety of professional services to children or other special needs clients, in circumstances in which the client's physical or emotional welfare is involved including cases of neglect, emotional/behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities, child welfare, court services, or other conditions that may adversely affect the client. Participate in and/or conduct group, family and individual therapy to include marital and/or family counseling as appropriate to effect positive rehabilitation, solutions, and/or life improvements. Provide highly skilled professional services in counseling, adult and child protective services, family services, community organization, social research and related areas. Perform case management duties including treatment plan monitoring, advocacy, referral and linkage to other needed services and crisis interventions; establish and maintain casework records and documents in accordance with departmental and statutory regulations and procedures; and prepare relevant correspondence and reports, including court reports and/or testimony. Provide outreach, education, and professional consultation to the community, the general public, as well as public and private agencies; conduct training workshops and/or presentations to clients, care providers, community groups, referrals, and the general public. Provide operational oversight of residential facilities or community-based programs to include the administration of budgets as assigned; prepare grant proposals and reports and monitor program activities and expenditures. Conduct home visits; transport clients; and assist with client's financial, budget and daily living activities as appropriate. Develop, maintain and participate in an inter-agency and community networking/referral system; evaluate client needs relative to appropriate program referrals; maintain close communication with contract providers and community service agencies to ensure treatment plan and client needs are being met in a successful manner. Build and maintain positive working relationships with co-workers, other County employees, community resources, clients, and the general public utilizing principles of effective customer service. Perform related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS It is the applicant's responsibility to identify in their application materials how they meet the Minimum Qualifications listed below. Experience: Two years of responsible casework or clinical experience performing duties similar to a Client Services Practitioner I with Placer County. Training:  A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social work, psychology or counseling which meets the eligibility requirements for licensure as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) by the State Board of Behavioral Science Examiners. License or Certificate: May require possession of a State of California license as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), or Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC). KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: Principles and practices of social work as related to providing mental health, substance abuse services and treatment, child and adult protective services and the multi-disciplinary approach to treatment. Principles and practices used in the development of community-based programs providing treatment and social services. Accepted criteria for clinical diagnosis of emotional and mental disturbances as well as normal and abnormal emotional and mental development to include growth, development and living relationships. Develop and implement community-based programs in treatment and social service; coordinate and monitor program activities to ensure compliance with program outcomes. Principles and practices of casework, including objectives, clinical diagnosis and appropriate documentation. Psychosocial, family, individual and group therapy and counseling treatments and prevention strategies. Physical, social, mental and substance use disorders impact on individual personality and behaviors. Role of social service agencies, both public and private. Legal and regulatory issues related to the operation and delivery of a variety of client services to individuals and groups of all ages and special needs. Crisis intervention and conflict resolution practices, including management of assaultive behavior, and principles of social work related to child protective services and adult services, risk and safety assessments. Standard and accepted investigative and interviewing techniques and methods. Principles used in preparing grant proposals. Modern office procedures, practices and methods as well as designated computer hardware and software and its applications. Standard and accepted English usage, spelling, punctuation, and grammar in both oral and written forms. Policies and practices of County's Health and Human Services Department as it relates to assigned program area and client services. Community and consultative resources available, both public and private. Pertinent federal, state and local statutes and regulations governing public health and welfare services. Ability to: Understand and carry out a variety of complex oral and written instructions in an independent manner. Identify and conceptualize multiple cause situations and possible consequences; evaluate potential treatment/solutions; determine and initiate most effective course of action. Relate effectively and positively with assigned clients to establish trust and rapport; display empathy. Coordinate and prioritize work and timelines effectively for self and others. Work with various cultural and ethnic groups in a tactful and effective manner. Obtain relevant information through interviews, observations, and the application of standard research methodologies. Perform mathematical calculations accurately to include routine statistical analysis. Use a personal computer and office equipment necessary for successful job performance. Work weekend and evening shifts as needs of program and/or clients require. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties. Develop appropriate treatment plans for a variety of client needs and situations. Perform a variety of professional duties in an independent manner to include all levels of problem-solving and decision-making models. On a continuous basis, know and understand all aspects of the job and observe safety rules and practices; intermittently review work papers, reports and special projects; identify and problem solve client issues; identify and interpret technical and numerical information; observe and problem solve operational and technical policies and procedures; explain applicable department policies and procedures to applicants and clients. On a continuous basis, sit for long periods of time or while driving; intermittently walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel while retrieving or returning files, documents and supplies and making copies; walk, stand, bend, squat, kneel, climb or twist while conducting home/site visits or transporting client; twist to reach equipment surrounding desk; perform simple grasping and fine manipulation; use telephone and write or use a keyboard to communicate through written means; see and hear with sufficient acuity to observe and assess physical condition and living environment of client; and lift moderate weight. SELECTION PROCEDURE Training & Experience Rating (100%) Based upon responses to the supplemental questionnaire, the applicant's education, training and experience will be evaluated using a pre-determined formula.  Scores from this evaluation will determine applicant ranking and placement on the eligible list. CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT Prior to the date of hire, applicants must undergo a fingerprint test by the Department of Justice, pass a medical examination (which may include a drug screening and possibly a psychological evaluation), sign a constitutional oath and submit proof of U.S. citizenship or legal right to remain and work in the U.S.  For some positions, applicants may also be required to submit proof of age, undergo a background investigation (which may include a voice stress analysis and/or a polygraph) and/or be bonded. Additionally, positions in law enforcement classifications, and those supporting law enforcement functions will be required to complete a conviction history questionnaire prior to or during the interview process. Applicants for positions with access to Medi-Cal billing software or who are licensed providers must clear the Federal Exclusion List, credentialing, and social security verification. Failure to clear these requirements may result in an employment offer being withdrawn. SUBSTITUTE LISTS The eligible list(s) resulting from this recruitment may be certified as a substitute list for a substantially similar classification.  For this purpose, a substantially similar classification is one at a lower level in the same classification (example: entry level vs. journey) and/or a similar classification (similar work performed, similar training and experience qualifications required). If you are contacted for an interview by a County department, you will be informed of the classification and other relevant information. If you choose not to interview for a substantially similar classification, you will remain on the eligible list for which you originally applied. EMPLOYEES OF OTHER PUBLIC AGENCIES Placer County offers an expedited process for qualifying certain applicants for interviews. Candidates currently employed, or employed within the last year, by a public agency operating under a personnel civil service or merit system may be eligible to be placed on a Public Agency Eligible List and certified as eligible for appointment to a similar job assignment without going through the examination process. For more information on the Public Agency Eligible List, to download forms, or to apply, please visit our website at: http://www.jobaps.com/placer/sup/abfreenames.asp . EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER Thank you for your interest in employment with Placer County. Placer County is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to an active nondiscrimination program. It is the stated policy of Placer County that harassment, discrimination and retaliation are prohibited and that all employees, applicants, agents, contractors, and interns/volunteers shall receive equal consideration and treatment. All terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfer and promotion will be based on the qualifications of the individual for the positions being filled regardless of gender (including gender identity and expression), sexual orientation, race, color, ancestry, religion, national origin, physical disability (Including HIV and AIDS), mental disability, medical condition (cancer or genetic characteristics/information), age (40 or over), marital status, military and/or veteran status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), or any other classification protected by federal, state, or local law. Please contact the Human Resources Department at least 5 working days before a scheduled examination if you require accommodation in the examination process. Medical disability verification may be required prior to accommodation. BENEFITS The following information represents benefits currently available to permanent Placer County employees and may be subject to change.  It is advisable that applicants inquire as to the most current benefit package during hiring interviews or by contacting the Human Resources Department. Click here to view benefits for Professional bargaining unit Closing Date/Time: Continuous

Description The County of San Mateo Health System's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) Division is seeking a well-qualified individual for theposition of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage &Family Therapist - Primary Care Interface - Spanish Speaking Required. This clinician will work in a primary care setting as a member of a collaborative multidisciplinary team which includes primary care physicians, psychiatrists, therapists and co-occurring case managers. The current vacancy is on the Primary Care Interface Team and located in Redwood City, CA, but may travel to other locations within County of San Mateo to perform duties of the job (meetings, trainings or coverage). The position will work full-time 40-hours per week schedule; and requires fluency in both English and Spanish. Psychiatric Social Workers/Marriage and Family Therapists on the Primary Care Interface Team, under general supervision, provide specialized psychiatric casework counseling and brief therapy services to either children and adolescents or mild to moderate mentally ill adults in a primary care setting; provide individual and group therapeutic counseling and case management services to clients having basic and/or severe emotional, family, and/or social adjustment problems, link clients identified as severely mentally ill to BHRS regional clinics; and if qualifiedmay supervise graduate interns. The primary duties will include triage, mental health assessments; case management; crisis management; brief treatment (individual, family and leading groups for adults, youths and parents); and collaborating with primary care providers and outside agencies and/or schools.Clinician will also perform "Therapist of the Day" duties. The ideal candidate will possess: A current license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist; Solid clinical treatment, assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills; Experience providing brief treatment to youth and adult populations (individual, group and family treatment). Experience with youth and adult populations with emotional disturbances, histories of complex trauma, disrupted attachment, substance abuse/dependence; Experience with crisis assessment and triage; Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis management as well as evidence-based practices; Demonstrated ability working with a broad range of clients from diverse cultures, and backgrounds, and an ability to provide culturally appropriate clinical services in both Spanish and English; Experience working collaboratively with primary care, psychiatry, and school districts; Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing; Solid and timely documentation skills: assessments, progress notes, client care plans, discharge plans, etc.; Knowledge of and experience with quality improvement processes Experience usingelectronic health/medical record systems (eg. AVATAR, eCW, SORIAN). Experience delivering co-occurring services to adult consumers who have mental health and substance abuse problems Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families, co-workers, other professionals, collaborative partners and the public. The ability to make sound decisions based on the exercise of judgment and the consideration of all available information. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. SALARY: PSW/MFT I: $5,599 - $6,999/month PSW/MFT II: $6,280 - $7,850/month NOTE: The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies, including classified, unclassified, full-time, part-time, temporary and extra-help assignments. Unclassified positions are at-will and not covered by the San Mateo County Civil Service Rules. Examples Of Duties Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following: Triage high volume of referrals received from Primary Care. Perform initial comprehensive assessments including diagnostic evaluation, risk assessment, behavioral symptoms, level of care needs, family history, and other information necessary to determine treatment needs. Work collaboratively with client or family to develop appropriate treatment plans. Provide crisis management. Provide brief individual, group and family counseling/therapy sessions, clinical case management, and outreach services for clients toward the fulfillment of their treatment goals and wellness and recovery. Participate in developing individual and group treatment plans utilizing a variety of brief psychotherapeutic, psychosocial and psycho educational modalities. Coordinate client transitions into services and discharges from treatment. Complete progress notes for all services provided in client's electronic medical record according to established documentation timeline. Work as a part of a multi-disciplinary clinical team. Provide consultation and education services. Perform related duties as assigned. Qualifications Language Requirement : The ability to speak, read, and write fluently in both English and Spanish. Licensure/Certification: PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California Registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a closely related field. Knowledge of: Current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious mental illness; individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or children; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology; personality development from infancy through adulthood; and human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources. Skill/Ability to : Provide treatment to adults, children or adolescents with various mental disabilities ranging from serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse; set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment; evaluate degree of mental disability or emotional distress of patients/clients; communicate effectively orally and in writing; provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations; and work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Application/Examination Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo Countyemployees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help, or temporary position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' applications and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: CONTINUOUS Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. San Mateo County is an Equal Opportunity Employer HR Contact: Carolyn Burns(011217) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G035/G040/G120/G121) Keywords: Social Worker,Behavioral Health,LCSW, ASW, MFTI, MFT, Therapist, Spanish speaking, Counselor, Clinician, Mental Health, Health System

Description Note: This job announcement was amended on October 9, 2016 to update the salary. San Mateo County Health's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division is seeking experienced individuals for theposition of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist-Pre-to-Three-Spanish Speaking Required . Psychiatric Social Workers/Marriage and Family Therapists, under general supervision, provide specialized psychiatric casework counseling and therapy services to either children and adolescents or seriously mentally ill adults in community or inpatient settings; provide individual and group therapeutic counseling and case management services to clients having basic and/or severe emotional, family, and/or social adjustment problems; andmay supervise graduate interns. The current vacancies are classified and in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Prenatal-to-Three Program. Position is located/based in San Mateo but requires travel throughout San Mateo County toconduct home visits, provide servicesand toattend meetings. These Clinicians will work with infants and young children 0-5 years of age; conduct infant assessments using the Diagnostic Classification of Mental Health and Developmental Disorders of Infancy and Early Childhood: DC:0-5; conduct child, and adult assessments; provide treatment in various modalities such as dyad, individual play, individual and group therapies. Clinician will provide assessment, diagnosis and treatment for children 0-5 years of age and their mothers who are pregnant or breastfeeding.Treatment can be provided by home visits as well as clinic based visits. Clinician will have working relationships with Public Health Nurses, Community Workers, and Psychiatrists. The ideal candidate will have at least one year of Child Parent Psychotherapy, knowledge of attachment issues and infant/child development and one year of home visiting experience.Also, one year of any of the following trainings: Child Trauma Institute/CTI, and Circle of Security. Fluency in Spanish and English is required. SALARY: PSW/MFT I:$5,766.80 - $7,208.93 Monthly PSW/MFT I:$69,201.60 - $86,507.20 Annually PSW/MFT II: $6,468.80 - $8,086.00 Monthly PSW/MFT II: $77,625.60 - $97,032.00 Annually NOTE: The list created from this recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies, including classified, unclassified, full-time, part-time, temporary and extra-help assignments.Unclassified positions are at-will and not covered by the San Mateo County Civil Service Rules. Qualifications Education and Experience: Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. Licensure/Certification: MFT I: Registration with the Board of Behavioral Examiners as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern. An individual hired in this classification must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Marriage and Family Therapist in the State of California. MFT II: California license as Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Knowledge of: Current philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious mental illness. Individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults or children. Psychological diagnostic methods and terminology. Personality development from infancy through adulthood. Human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources. Skill/Ability to: Provide treatment to adults, children or adolescents with various mental disabilities ranging from serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse. Set realistic treatment goals and facilitate their attainment. Evaluate degree of mental disability or emotional distress of patients/clients. Communicate effectively orally and in writing. Provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations. Work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Application/Examination Anyone may apply . Current San Mateo County employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary,SEIUorAFSCMErepresented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the San Mateo County Human Resources Department. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' applications and responses to the supplemental questionnaire. Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview (weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations, or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California, and applicants must participate at their own expense. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. ~TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~ Final Filing Date: Continuous Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Carolyn Burns(060216) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G035/G040/G120/G121)

Description Note: This recruitment was amended on May 11, 2018, to reflect one Limited Term vacancy. Note: This recruitment schedule was amended on March 8, 2018 to extend the Final Filing Date. This recruitment has been changed to "Continuous." The County of San Mateo Health System is seeking an experienced individual for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist-CollaborativeCare Team . Thereis currently one Limited Term and one full time vacancy in the Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division located in San Mateo, but will travel throughout the greater Bay Area to perform the duties of the job. TheHealth System is excited to be able to offer a unique job opportunity to join aninnovative inter-departmental team dedicated to improving the lives of our highest risk adult clientswith seriousmental illness (SMI), co-occurring behavioral health and substance use disorders. Supported by Executive level leaders as a high priority issues and based on the concept of "Right Care at the Right Time and Right Place," this position will work collaboratively with Aging and Adult Services (AAS), San Mateo Medical Center (SMMC) and Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS). This clinician will be part of an inter-disciplinary team; the Collaborative Care Team which includes two Psychiatric Social Workers/Marriage and Family Therapists, a Management Analyst, a Mental Health Program Specialist and a Psychiatrist. This Collaborative Care Team will build and improve relationships with care facilities both inside and outside of the County, collaborate with client treatment teams, assess clients for their readiness to move to another level of care and be the catalyst for resolutions for clients who have complex diagnoses and histories. Team members for these positions will demonstrateflexibility, collaborative skills, a client centered philosophy with a system oriented perspective and a willingness to visit care facilities within and outside San Mateo County. Primary duties include: Visit in and out of County (OOC) locked psychiatric treatment, skilled nursingor board and care facilities. Review cases for appropriate Level of Care (LOC). Meet with facility staff and clients residing in locked psychiatric treatment, skilled nursingor board and care facilities. Initiate and organize case conferences for "stuck" clients that are ready to discharge but cannot move due to administrative or other delays. Participate in treatment reviews and make recommendations (i.e. individual behavior plans). Build relationships with partner and contract providers. Work collaboratively as part of the Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT). Facilitate referrals and transitions to alternate LOC facilities by being the liaison between the sending and receiving facility. The ideal candidates will possess: Experience working withadult clients with serious mental illness (SMI). Experience delivering co-occurring services to adult clientshaving bothbehavioral health and substance use disorders. Experience working with adult clients with SMI that areresiding in locked psychiatric treatment, skilled nursingor board and care facilities. Solid clinical assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills working with an adultSMI population. Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, and various treatment modalities for an adult SMI population. Excellent documentation skills: progress notes, assessments, client care plans, etc. Demonstrated expertise, skill and interest with adult clients of diverse cultures and backgrounds, and an ability to provide culturally appropriate and proficient services. Skill in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with families, co-workers, other professionals, collaborative partners and the public. A current license as either a Licensed Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist. Term position: One current vacancy is a limited term, at-will position. Limited Term Employees are assigned to assignments not to exceed three years. They receive medical and dental benefits, similar to regular employees, and a defined contribution retirement plan. The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. NOTE: The eligible list generated from this recruitment may be used to fill future extra-help, term, unclassified, and regular classified vacancies. Qualifications Licensure/Certification : PSW I - current California registration as a Clinical Social Worker Associate (ASW). MFT I - current California Registration as a Marriage and Family Therapist intern (IMF). Individuals hired in these classifications must become licensed within three years from the date of employment as a Clinical Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist by the State of California. PSW-II - current California license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). MFT II - current California license as a Marriage and Family Therapist (MFT). Psychiatric Social Worker I Salary $33.27 - $41.59 Hourly $2,661.60 - $3,327.20 Biweekly $5,766.80 - $7,208.93 Monthly $69,201.60 - $86,507.20 Annually Psychiatric Social Worker II Salary $37.32 - $46.65 Hourly $2,985.60 - $3,732.00 Biweekly $6,468.80 - $8,086.00 Monthly $77,625.60 - $97,032.00 Annually Education and Experience : Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is a Master's degree in Social Work, Social Welfare or a closely related field. Knowledge of: Current recovery model philosophy, principles, and practices for services to clients with serious mental illness; clinical case management, individual, group and family psychodynamics as they relate to adults; psychological diagnostic methods and terminology;and human and health services systems in the County including private agencies and other community resources that may address psychosocial stressors. Skill/Ability to : Provide treatment to adults from transitional age youth to older adultswith various mental disabilities ranging from serious mental illness to dysfunctional behavior patterns, including victims of sexual or physical abuse; set recovery treatment goals and facilitate their attainment; evaluate the degree of mental disability or emotional distress of patients/clients; communicate effectively orally and in writing; provide consultation and technical assistance to agencies, schools and other organizations; and work collectively within a multi-disciplinary team. Application/Examination Open and Promotional. Anyone may apply. Current San Mateo County and San Mateo County Superior Court employees with at least six months (1040 hours) of continuous service in a classified regular, probationary, SEIU or AFSCME represented extra-help/term position prior to the final filing date will receive five points added to their final passing score on this examination. The examination process will consist of an application screening (weight: pass/fail) based on the candidates' application and responses to the supplemental questions.Candidates who pass the application screening will be invited to a panel interview(weight: 100%). Depending on the number of applicants, an application appraisal of education and experience may be used in place of other examinations or further evaluation of work experience may be conducted to group applicants by level of qualification . All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination. All examinations will be given in San Mateo County, California and applicants must participate at their own expense. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. IMPORTANT : Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply Online" button above or below. If you are not on the County's website, please go to http://jobs.smcgov.org/ to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date. Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process. This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted five days in advance on this job announcement. At the County of San Mateo, we take pride in the way our employees bring together their diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives to serve our community's needs. The County is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. HR Contact: Carolyn Burns(021518) (Psychiatric Social Worker I/II-Marriage and Family Therapist I/II - G040/G035/G120/G121) Keywords: Social Worker, Adult Services, Behavioral Health, SMI