Psychiatric Social Worker I - Counseling and Case Management

County of Santa Clara; California; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus up to $5,000

Job summary

County of Santa Clara seeks a Psychiatric Social Worker I (pre-licensed) to provide counseling, psychotherapy, and case management in a clinical setting. Positions may be filled as Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychiatric Social Worker at associate or licensed levels; background checks and credentialing may be required.

Selected candidates may be assigned to correctional facilities and must obtain appropriate licensure. A sign-on bonus up to $5,000 may be offered for eligible hires.

Qualifications

• Master's Degree that qualifies for licensure as described in Special Requirements.
• Current registration with the California Board of Behavioral Sciences as an Associate Clinical Social Worker or Associate Professional Clinical Counselor, for duration of employment.
• Some positions may require provider credentialing prior to appointment.

Responsibilities

• Provide counseling, psychotherapy, case management, and treatment services to patients and families.
• Participate in evaluation and development of treatment plans.
• May participate in group therapy and community education sessions.
• Prepare social case histories focusing on psycho-social factors.
• Collaborate with staff and community agencies to implement treatment plans.
• Assist in psychotherapy and case management as part of psychiatric treatment teams.

Skills

Psychiatric social work

Case management

Psychotherapy

Counseling

Communication

Education

Master's degree (licensure eligibility)

Tools

Common computer systems

Job description

County of Santa Clara seeks a Psychiatric Social Worker I (pre-licensed) to provide counseling, psychotherapy, and case management in a clinical setting. Positions may be filled as Marriage and Family Therapist or Psychiatric Social Worker at associate or licensed levels; background checks and credentialing may be required.

Selected candidates may be assigned to correctional facilities and must obtain appropriate licensure. A sign-on bonus up to $5,000 may be offered for eligible hires.