Sheriff's Detentions, Mental Health Case Management Clinician-26484701

This posting covers San Diego County. The location shown is the county; the work may be anywhere in it.

Job Summary

The County of San Diego is currently accepting applications for the position ofSheriff's Mental Health Case Management Clinician
Selected candidates will be hired at Step 1 $87,734.40 of the salary range.County employees are subject to the County Promotion Rule for Step Placementin Accordance withCompensation Ordinance 1.3.5.
Future Salary Increases 
** June 25, 2027 - 4.17% increase to base pay(3.00% Across-the-Board + 1.17% Market Increase)
The following additional pay incentives and premiums are available

** Up to one hundred dollars ($100) off of the full purchase price for public transportation to travel to and from work 
 (San Diego Metropolitan Transit System pass, North County Transit District pass, Transit Pass Program

 ** $300 monthly allowance for parking expenses at certain County of San Diego work locations

         ** $200 monthly allowance for employees who participate in the County Ride Sharing Program through SANDAG for certain work locations

                      ** Reimbursement for the cost of renewing license or certification (must work at least 80 hours biweekly)

About the Position 

Under direction, to provide case management services to clients who are diagnosed with mental illnesses; and to perform related work as required.
  
Sheriff's Detentions, Mental Health Case Management Clinician is a journey level class in the Sheriff's Detentions, Mental Health Clinician series. This is an unlicensed professional social worker class responsible for providing case management services to clients in custody convicted of crimes confined in a Sheriff's detention facility. Positions in this class are allocated to the San Diego Sheriff's Office. Positions are located at various facilities within the Sheriff's Detention network.

Additional information please visit Sheriff's Mental Health Case Management Clinician job classification.

Ideal Candidate
The department desires a candidate that can communicate effectively, is eager to learn, and willing to work in a correctional facility environment. Pre-licensing and close to 3,000 work hours completed is ideal. 
Education and Experience

Education, training and/or experience, that demonstrate possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above. Qualifying education/experience:

1. A Master's degree from an accredited graduate school, or a certified foreign studies equivalency in social work, psychology, counseling, or a closely related field AND
2. Active registration with the California Department of Consumers Affairs, Board of Behavioral Science  in one of the following: Associate Clinical Social Worker (ASW), or Associate Marriage and Family Therapist (AMFT), or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor (APCC). 

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Condition of Employment
As part of the County of San Diego’s pre-employment process, prospective candidates will undergo a background check (including fingerprinting) and a pre-employment medical screening prior to beginning County employment. Additional types of background investigations may be conducted based on the job-related activities of the position.
Evaluation
Qualified applicants will be placed on a six (6) month eligible list based on scores received during the evaluation of information contained on their employment application and supplemental questionnaire.  Please ensure all information is complete and accurate as the responses you give will be scored using an automated evaluation system.  If you are successful in the initial screening process, your application will be reviewed individually to confirm that the information you provided is accurate and qualifying.
 AccommodationsReasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of a job on a case-by-case basis.
 

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