Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage & Family Therapist -Juvenile Hall

Exciting news! Candidates have the opportunity to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000.

First-time external new hires, or current staff promoted internally or from other County departments into a regular Psychiatric Social Worker or Marriage and Family Therapist position in Behavioral Health and Recovery Services (BHRS) may be eligible to receive a sign-on bonus of up to $15,000 (subject to discontinuation at any time).  The sign-on bonus will be in 3 phases and will be prorated for part-time positions. Restrictions Apply. Please see link for details. https://jobs.smcgov.org/hiring-incentives/

The County of San Mateo Health's Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Division is seeking a well-qualified individual for the position of Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage &Family Therapist -Youth Services Center-Spanish Speaking Required.
 
Do you believe in second chances?  Want to make a difference in the lives of the justice involved youth? San Mateo County’s Behavioral Health and Recovery Services Youth Services Center has a career opportunity for a Psychiatric Social Worker/Marriage and Family Therapist I/II.  
 
The current vacancy is in the Youth Services Center located in San Mateo, CA. The position will work a full-time 40-hours per week schedule; participate in an On-Call rotation; and requires fluency in both English and Spanish.

What we offer:

• A supportive team environment with collaborative partnerships with Probation Officers, Judges, and community-based agencies.
• Very diverse, and rich experiences working with underserved, justice involved youth within the Juvenile Hall, Camp Kemp, and in the community.
• Participation in health equity initiatives to address race disparities.
• Licensed supervision.
• Excellent training opportunities towards licensure, Tuition Reimbursement, Education Leave and a Wellness Program, among others.
• Flexible schedules/hybrid telework.
• Mileage reimbursement and County cars available.
• Competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and pension plan for regular employees.
• Bilingual differential pay.

This clinician will provide specialized mental health services to justice involved youth that are detained in the Juvenile Hall or out-of-custody and on probation. The target population are adolescents and young adults ages 12 – 25 years of age presenting with severe emotional and/or behavioral issues and with multiple risk factors, including substance abuse, trauma, out-of-home placement, psychiatric hospitalizations. Principal duties will include Court Ordered assessments, individual and family therapy, in addition to crisis intervention, case management, collaboration and coordination with Probation and Institution staff, and community-based agencies. The clinician will also participate in an On-Call rotation. The selected clinicians will provide assessment and/or therapy within the Juvenile Hall, Camp Kemp, the Behavioral Health & Recovery Services office, other community locations and/or home settings.

The Ideal Candidate will possess:

• Experience/interest in delivering behavioral health services to adolescents and young adults ages 12-25.
• Clear and consistent boundaries with all clients and providers.
• Solid clinical treatment, assessment, diagnostic and evaluation skills working with a adolescents and young adult population.
• Experience/interest in working with youth and families with complex issues involving behavioral health and substance use.
• Knowledge of principles, techniques and trends in counseling, psychotherapy, clinical case management, crisis management, as well as trauma-informed evidence-based practices.
• Experience/interest in conducting assessments, individual and family therapy.
• Solid documentation skills: progress notes, assessments, client care plans, etc.
• Ability to work with a broad range of clients from diverse cultures and backgrounds, and an ability to provide bilingual and culturally appropriate and proficient services.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining productive working relationships with adolescents, young adults, their families, co-workers, other professionals, collaborative partners, and the public.

Psychiatric Social Worker / Marriage & Family Therapist I
$43.56 - $54.46 Hourly
$7,550.40 - $9,439.73 Monthly
$90,604.80 - $113,276.80 Annually
 
Psychiatric Social Worker / Marriage & Family Therapist II
$48.98 - $61.26 Hourly
$8,489.87 - $10,618.40 Monthly
$101,878.40 - $127,420.80 Annually

Qualifications

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).

Security Clearance: This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a security clearance as a condition of employment.

IMPORTANT: Applications for this position will only be accepted online. If you are currently on the County's website, you may click the "Apply" button. If you are not on the County's website, please go to https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sanmateo/jobs/4248066/psychiatric-social-worker-marriage-family-therapist-youth-services-ctr-spanish to apply. Online applications must be received by the Human Resources Department before midnight on the final filing date.
~ TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT SCHEDULE ~This is a continuous recruitment which may close at any time. The final filing date will be posted 5 days in advance in the County of San Mateo Human Resources Department.
 
Apply immediately. This recruitment is open on a continuous basis and selections may be made at any time within the process.